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Flights from Chengdu to Kota-Kinabalu
There are no direct flights from Chengdu to Kota-Kinabalu. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Xiamen, about 6h 29m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 27m
Chengdu to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance
Fastest journey6h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Xiamen
Best ways to fly from Chengdu 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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CTU Guangzhou (CAN) BKI
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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CTU Xiamen (XMN) BKI
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
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CTU Fuzhou (FOC) BKI
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
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CTU Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BKI
Leg 1: Air China, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
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CTU Shanghai (PVG) BKI
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines
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
- 3,009 km1,869 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 27mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneKota-Kinabalu vs Chengdu
- Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
- MYR
- Airports
- TFU, CTU → BKI
Flights from Chengdu to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chengdu to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Xiamen and Fuzhou. 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 Chengdu to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,009 km.
Where do you change planes between Chengdu and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Xiamen (XMN), Fuzhou (FOC) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Air China flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chengdu and Kota-Kinabalu?
Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
