Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Bangkok

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Bangkok. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, about 5h 25m door to door (66 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 00m

Kota-Kinabalu to Bangkok at a glance

Fastest journey5h 00mVia Singapore, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Bangkok

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

BKI Singapore (SIN) BKK

Leg 1: Scoot, AirAsia · Leg 2: Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways

Wed10:00 BKI12:12 SIN1h 03m connection13:15 SIN14:25 BKKScoot

9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 25m

BKI Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BKK

Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Thai AirAsia, AirAsia

Wed09:15 BKI11:41 KUL1h 49m connection13:30 KUL14:26 BKKAirAsia

57 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 11m

BKI Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) BKK

Leg 1: Royal Brunei Airlines · Leg 2: Royal Brunei Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~5h 00m

BKI Johor Bahru (JHB) BKK

Leg 1: AirAsia · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia

Self-transfer likely ~7h 04m

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: 1,911 km1,187 miles
Journey time: 5h 00mon current schedules
Time difference: -1hBangkok vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Bangkok: THB
Airports: BKI → BKK, DMK

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Bangkok: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Bangkok?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bandar Seri Begawan. 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 Bangkok?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,911 km.

Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Bangkok?

The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) and Johor Bahru (JHB). Scoot flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Bangkok?

Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Bangkok?

Bangkok is 1 hour behind Kota-Kinabalu.

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