Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Distance
14,924 km · 9,273 miles · 19 h 9 min flight
The distance from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur is 14,924 km (9,273 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 19 h 9 min. Kuala Lumpur is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
Chicago
Illinois
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
- Kilometres
- 14,924
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 9,273
- 8,058 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 19 h 9 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +13 hours
- Kuala Lumpur vs Chicago
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chicago | North-northwest (347°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Kuala Lumpur | North (10°) |
| Halfway point | 68.13° N, 126.33° E |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
| Kuala Lumpur coordinates | 3.14° N, 101.69° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Chicago?
14,924 kilometres or 9,273 miles (8,058 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?
About 19 h 9 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 13 hours ahead of Chicago right now.
In which direction is Kuala Lumpur from Chicago?
Kuala Lumpur lies to the north-northwest of Chicago (initial bearing 347°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.