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Flights from Chennai to Kota-Kinabalu
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Hong Kong, about 8h 23m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 36m
Chennai to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance
Fastest journey7h 36mVia Singapore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Chennai 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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MAA Singapore (SIN) BKI
Leg 1: IndiGo, Scoot, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Scoot, AirAsia
Tue00:15 MAA06:34 SIN2h 26m connection09:00 SIN11:08 BKIScoot
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MAA Hong Kong (HKG) BKI
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: HK Express, AirAsia
Mon00:00 MAA07:35 HKG5h 40m connection13:15 HKG15:59 BKICathay Pacific + AirAsia
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MAA Bangkok (BKK) BKI
Leg 1: IndiGo, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat01:00 MAA05:36 BKK8h 09m connection13:45 BKK19:19 BKIThai Airways + Royal Brunei Airlines
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MAA Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BKI
Leg 1: AirAsia, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
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
- 4,000 km2,484 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 36mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2.5hKota-Kinabalu vs Chennai
- Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
- MYR
- Airports
- MAA → BKI
Flights from Chennai to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok. 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 Chennai to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,000 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Hong Kong (HKG), Bangkok (BKK) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). IndiGo flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Kota-Kinabalu?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 2.5 hours ahead of Chennai.
