Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8. The city is 16 hours ahead of Seattle, where Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your SEA to Kuala Lumpur flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from SEA to Kuala Lumpur with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near SEA? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SEA land on schedule 80% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kuala Lumpur
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight is R 7,690. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 14,601. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from SEA to Kuala Lumpur if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Scoring cheap tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kuala Lumpur is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest prices across the month and pick up an awesome deal.
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Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 56 kilometres. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel near KUL if you have a late flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Select one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from SEA to Kuala Lumpur.
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) is about 19 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. After your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the trip to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to SZB. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your SEA to Kuala Lumpur flight:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at SZB will help you save.
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
August is the busiest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. To skip the crowds, visit Kuala Lumpur in December.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kuala Lumpur plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SEA to Kuala Lumpur around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kuala Lumpur
Start your Kuala Lumpur trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Sky Terrace KL Tower, Petronas Twin Towers and Warisan Merdeka Tower are highlights which should be on any good Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Kota Bharu will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Malaysia, consider Johor Bahru, roughly 290 kilometres southeast of Kuala Lumpur. Raja Maha Mariamman Temple, Grand Palace Park (Istana Besar) and Zaharah Botanic Gardens are highlights.
