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Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Almaty

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Almaty. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Guangzhou, about 15h 37m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 56m
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Kota-Kinabalu to Almaty at a glance

Fastest journey9h 56mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Almaty

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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BKI Seoul (ICN) ALA
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet
Thu01:30 BKI07:42 ICN3h 33m connection11:15 ICN14:07 ALAAirAsia + Air Astana
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 37m
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BKI Guangzhou (CAN) ALA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 56m
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BKI Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ALA
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: AirAsia X
Self-transfer likely ~11h 57m
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BKI Shanghai (PVG) ALA
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 15m
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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
5,642 km3,504 miles
Journey time
9h 56mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hAlmaty vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Almaty
USD
Airports
BKI → ALA

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Almaty: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Almaty?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Guangzhou and Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kota-Kinabalu to Almaty?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,642 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Almaty?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Guangzhou (CAN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Shanghai (PVG). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Almaty?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Almaty?
Almaty is 3 hours behind Kota-Kinabalu.

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