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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Kota-Kinabalu

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur, about 13h 34m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 31m
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Abu Dhabi to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance

Fastest journey12h 31mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kota-Kinabalu

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AUH Hong Kong (HKG) BKI
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Air Atlanta Icelandic · Leg 2: HK Express, AirAsia
Sat06:45 AUH18:37 HKG2h 53m connection21:30 HKG00:19 BKIEtihad Airways + HK Express
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 34m
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AUH Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BKI
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
Self-transfer likely ~12h 31m
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3
AUH Singapore (SIN) BKI
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Scoot, AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~12h 38m
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AUH Taipei (TPE) BKI
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~14h 34m
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AUH Shanghai (PVG) BKI
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 16m
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AUH Manila (MNL) BKI
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Philippines AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~13h 36m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,873 km4,268 miles
Journey time
12h 31mon current schedules
Time difference
+4hKota-Kinabalu vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
MYR
Airports
AUH → BKI

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,873 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN) and Taipei (TPE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Kota-Kinabalu?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

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