Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,288
miles
14,948
kilometers
8,071
nautical miles

🕐 18h 11m
Flight Time
🧭 N (10°)
Direction
🌍 -14h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,288 14,861
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,288 14,861
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,288 13,932
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,288 13,932
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,288 18,576
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,288 13,932
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?

This long-haul flight covers 9,288 miles across 19 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The KUL to ORD route connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 9,288 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 ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 9,288 miles (14,948 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from KUL to ORD typically take around 18h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,288 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.