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Flights from Hanoi to Kota-Kinabalu
There are no direct flights from Hanoi to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Bangkok or Hong Kong, about 9h 19m door to door (37 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 58m
Hanoi to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance
Fastest journey5h 58mVia Bangkok, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Hanoi 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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HAN Bangkok (BKK) BKI
Leg 1: Vietnam Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat09:00 HAN10:42 BKK3h 03m connection13:45 BKK19:19 BKIVietnam Airlines + Royal Brunei Airlines
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HAN Hong Kong (HKG) BKI
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Sun PhuQuoc Airways · Leg 2: HK Express, AirAsia
Sat11:45 HAN14:19 HKG7h 11m connection21:30 HKG00:19 BKINational Air Cargo + HK Express
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HAN Manila (MNL) BKI
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Philippines AirAsia
Mon08:45 HAN12:54 MNL10h 21m connection23:15 MNL00:56 BKICebu Pacific + Philippines AirAsia
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HAN Macau (MFM) BKI
Leg 1: Air Macau · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines
Tue00:00 HAN02:24 MFM11h 21m connection13:45 MFM22:56 BKIAir Macau + Shanghai Airlines
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HAN Guangzhou (CAN) BKI
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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HAN Shenzhen (SZX) BKI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia
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
- 2,004 km1,244 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 58mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hKota-Kinabalu vs Hanoi
- Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
- MYR
- Airports
- HAN → BKI
Flights from Hanoi to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Hanoi to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Manila. 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 Hanoi to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,004 km.
Where do you change planes between Hanoi and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Hong Kong (HKG), Manila (MNL) and Macau (MFM). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Hanoi and Kota-Kinabalu?
Hanoi: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Hanoi and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 1 hour ahead of Hanoi.
