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How to get fromDes Moines to Kuala Lumpurby plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane DSM - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    26h 8m
    RM 2,181–5,661

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane FOD - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    27h 44m
    RM 2,166–5,661

  3. Fly Des Moines to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane DSM - SZB
    36h 14m
    RM 2,580–8,598

  4. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane FOD - SZB
    36h 30m
    RM 2,565–8,598

Des Moines (DSM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration25h 36mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,848Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,920.2 km
  • Duration: 26h 8m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and nine other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) 4 times a day.

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