The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States is 14,935 kilometers (9,280 miles / 8,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:38 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 01:38 in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.