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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → Malaysia

Flights from Almaty to Kota-Kinabalu

There are no direct flights from Almaty to Kota-Kinabalu. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Guangzhou, about 12h 18m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 9h 56m
ALABKIICN

Almaty to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance

Fastest journey9h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from Almaty 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.

1
ALA Seoul (ICN) BKI
Leg 1: Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
One airline, one ticket ~12h 18m
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2
ALA Guangzhou (CAN) BKI
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 56m
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ALA Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BKI
Leg 1: AirAsia X · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
Self-transfer likely ~11h 57m
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ALA Bangkok (BKK) BKI
Leg 1: Air Astana · Leg 2: Royal Brunei Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 51m
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ALA Shanghai (PVG) BKI
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 15m
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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
5,642 km3,504 miles
Journey time
9h 56mestimate
Time difference
+3hKota-Kinabalu vs Almaty
Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
MYR
Airports
ALA → BKI

Flights from Almaty to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Almaty to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Guangzhou and Kuala Lumpur. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Almaty to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,642 km.
Where do you change planes between Almaty and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Guangzhou (CAN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Bangkok (BKK). Air Astana flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Almaty and Kota-Kinabalu?
Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Almaty and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.

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