Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
The timezone in Detroit is UTC-5, which is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit.
To ensure you catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to DTW, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to DTW. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Travelling from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 56 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% land on time at their destination.
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is about 19 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Kuala Lumpur to DTW flight? Kick back in a hotel near Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Kuala Lumpur to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, central Detroit is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Right now, Rs172,604 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs317,506. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to DTW. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
January is the quietest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Detroit based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Kuala Lumpur to DTW plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Detroit
Start your Detroit trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Detroit when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Motown Museum followed by The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Detroit, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 257 kilometres south to Columbus to tick off its leading sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Cleveland is another standout destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres southeast of Detroit. No journey is complete without experiencing Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.