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Flights from Cairo to Kota-Kinabalu

There are no direct flights from Cairo to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Jakarta or Shanghai, about 25h 11m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 15h 57m
CAIBKIPVG

Cairo to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance

Fastest journey15h 57mVia Jakarta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Jakarta or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Cairo 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
CAI Jakarta (CGK) BKI
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Indonesia AirAsia
Thu08:30 CAI23:18 CGK11h 57m connection11:15 CGK14:41 BKIEgyptAir + Indonesia AirAsia
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 25h 11m
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2
CAI Shanghai (PVG) BKI
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 33m
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3
CAI Shenzhen (SZX) BKI
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~15h 57m
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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
9,179 km5,700 miles
Journey time
15h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hKota-Kinabalu vs Cairo
Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
MYR
Airports
CAI, SPX, CCE → BKI

Flights from Cairo to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Jakarta, Shanghai and Shenzhen. 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 Cairo to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,179 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Jakarta (CGK), Shanghai (PVG) and Shenzhen (SZX). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Cairo and Kota-Kinabalu?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 6 hours ahead of Cairo.

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