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The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur.

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The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kuala Lumpur can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kuala Lumpur. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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6:10 am - 7:45 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

48h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:30 am - 11:56 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

51h 26m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,022Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Dec 3

7:00 am - 8:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

37h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 8:05 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,037Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 19

9:40 am - 8:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

34h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 9:46 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 51m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,040Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 19

8:21 am - 8:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

36h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 9:33 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 38m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,040Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

6:48 am - 2:10 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

30h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:20 am - 10:37 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 17m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,040Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 3

12:56 pm - 8:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

31h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:40 pm - 9:42 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 02m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,040Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Nov 16

10:22 am - 2:10 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:20 am - 10:45 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,040Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 18 - Tue, Mar 2

4:04 pm - 8:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 10:31 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 36m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,040Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

8:55 pm - 8:05 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

11:25 pm - 6:50 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 25m1 stop Istanbul

$1,312Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 20

9:05 pm - 5:20 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

31h 15m1 stop Istanbul

10:10 am - 6:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$1,314Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Dec 4

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12:35 pm - 6:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

29h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda

7:15 am - 8:40 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 25m2 stops Tokyo Narita Chicago O'Hare Intl

$5,647ANA

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 30

4:26 pm - 6:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda

7:15 am - 8:40 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 25m2 stops Tokyo Narita Chicago O'Hare Intl

$5,647ANA

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30

2:07 pm - 6:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

27h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda

7:15 am - 10:15 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 00m2 stops Tokyo Narita Chicago O'Hare Intl

$5,655ANA

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 30

4:26 pm - 6:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda

7:15 am - 8:40 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 25m2 stops Tokyo Narita Chicago O'Hare Intl

$5,655ANA

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30

2:55 pm - 12:05 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

45h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Tokyo Narita

7:15 am - 2:12 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 57m2 stops Tokyo Narita Toronto Pearson Intl

$5,725Air Canada

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Oct 1

6:50 pm - 4:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

45h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Tokyo Narita

11:30 pm - 6:37 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

55h 07m2 stops Incheon Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$5,753Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Oct 1

12:56 pm - 12:45 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

35h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

9:10 am - 11:43 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 33m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$5,814Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Oct 1

12:56 pm - 12:45 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

35h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

1:10 pm - 11:43 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

46h 33m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$5,846Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30

8:55 pm - 5:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

44h 25m1 stop Istanbul

9:45 am - 6:50 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$8,268Turkish Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Oct 19

8:55 pm - 5:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

44h 25m1 stop Istanbul

9:45 am - 6:50 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$8,268Turkish Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Oct 21

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Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 7

DTW8:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 10m

1 stop

KUL8:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 20

KUL11:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

DTW6:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,312

Turkish Airlines

Nov 8

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 25m

1 stop

KUL8:30 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 12

KUL10:10 amKuala Lumpur Intl

44h 50m

1 stop

DTW6:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,314

Turkish Airlines

Sep 23

DTW8:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 10m

1 stop

KUL8:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 16

KUL11:45 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

31h 15m

1 stop

DTW6:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,324

Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur

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Cathay Pacific

Oct 8

DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 40m

2 stops

KUL4:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 19

KUL2:45 amKuala Lumpur Intl

31h 01m

2 stops

DTW9:46 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,175

Cathay Pacific

Nov 8

DTW10:23 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 07m

2 stops

KUL12:30 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 12

KUL1:35 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

47h 17m

2 stops

DTW11:52 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,276

Cathay Pacific

Nov 8

DTW7:24 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 06m

2 stops

KUL12:30 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 12

KUL5:50 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

43h 02m

2 stops

DTW11:52 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,385

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/5

6:10 am-7:45 pm

2 stops48h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/3

9:30 am-11:56 pm

2 stops51h 26m

$1,022

DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/8

7:00 am-8:25 am

2 stops37h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/19

9:55 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,037

DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/8

9:40 am-8:25 am

2 stops34h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/19

9:55 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops35h 51m

$1,040

DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/24

8:21 am-8:25 am

2 stops36h 04m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/1

9:55 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops35h 38m

$1,040

DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/18

6:48 am-2:10 am

2 stops30h 22m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/3

3:20 am-10:37 pm

2 stops32h 17m

$1,040

DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/23

12:56 pm-8:25 am

2 stops31h 29m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 11/16

9:40 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops37h 02m

$1,040

DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/18

10:22 am-2:10 am

2 stops26h 48m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/2

3:20 am-10:45 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,040

DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

4:04 pm-8:25 am

2 stops28h 21m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/6

9:55 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops36h 36m

$1,040

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DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/7

8:55 pm-8:05 am

1 stop23h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/20

11:25 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$1,312

DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/5

9:05 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 12/4

10:10 am-6:00 pm

1 stop44h 50m

$1,314

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In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $0. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Kuala Lumpur from Detroit during September instead. Flights to Kuala Lumpur in September, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $0.

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Best Price Found	$482
Fastest flight time	25h 55m
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The best one-way flight to Kuala Lumpur from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $482. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,022.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur takes 25h 55m

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How far is Detroit to Kuala Lumpur by plane?
The distance between Detroit and Kuala Lumpur is about 9274.0 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 25h 55m.
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As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kuala Lumpur?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kuala Lumpur can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kuala Lumpur. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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