United States
MalaysiaChicago (ORD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) shipping route.
15,696 km by air, about 20 h 24 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Chicago (ORD) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Chicago (ORD)AirKuala Lumpur (KUL)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 15,696 km (9,753 mi) |
| Straight line | 14,948 km |
| Flight time | 20 h 24 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Chicago (ORD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) shipping route by air
Chicago to Kuala Lumpur by air: flight distance 15,696 km, heading north from the United States to Malaysia. The shortest line over the globe is 14,948 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 20 h 24 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for ORD to KUL this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Chicago to Kuala Lumpur saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into Malaysia, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Chicago (ORD) in this directory, Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the 67th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Chicago: Sydney (15,605 km), Colombo (15,130 km) and Johannesburg (14,720 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
15,696 km along the flight path (14,948 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
About 20 h 24 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chicago (ORD) has its own page with the same distance and route.
More airport to airport distance
- Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati (CVG)447 km
- Chicago (ORD) to Louisville (SDF)485 km
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Toronto (YYZ)735 km - Chicago (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)831 km
- Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL)1,025 km
- Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK)1,247 km
Singapore (SIN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)312 km
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)1,103 km
Bangkok (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)1,282 km- Hanoi (HAN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)2,207 km
Colombo (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)2,590 km
Hong Kong (HKG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)2,671 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.