Kuala Lumpur to Chicago - 9,303 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	9,303	+5,582	14,885 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	9,303	+5,582	14,885 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	9,303	+4,652	13,955 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	9,303	+4,652	13,955 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	9,303	+9,303	18,606 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	9,303	+4,652	13,955 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago would take approximately 20 days compared to just 18h 13m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The KUL to MDW route connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 9,303 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Malaysia to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 10° from Kuala Lumpur. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) serves Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

🛬 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 9,303 miles (14,972 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from KUL to MDW typically take around 18h 13m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 9,303 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chicago (MDW)