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Flights from Haikou to Kota-Kinabalu

There are no direct flights from Haikou to Kota-Kinabalu. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Hong Kong, about 5h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 33m
HAKBKICAN

Haikou to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance

Fastest journey5h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Haikou 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
HAK Guangzhou (CAN) BKI
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 33m
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HAK Hong Kong (HKG) BKI
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express, AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~6h 22m
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HAK Shenzhen (SZX) BKI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~6h 25m
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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
1,688 km1,048 miles
Journey time
5h 33mestimate
Time difference
NoneKota-Kinabalu vs Haikou
Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
MYR
Airports
HAK → BKI

Flights from Haikou to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Haikou to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Hong Kong 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 Haikou to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,688 km.
Where do you change planes between Haikou and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Hong Kong (HKG) and Shenzhen (SZX). 9 Air flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Haikou and Kota-Kinabalu?
Haikou: Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

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