Compare airlines and travel sites in one search No booking fees from us
FlightConnect
Search flights
  1. Home
  2. Flights
  3. Flights from Kota-Kinabalu
  4. Kota-Kinabalu to Barcelona
Connecting route · Malaysia → Spain

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Barcelona

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Barcelona. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 23h 36m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 18h 22m
BKIBCNICN

Kota-Kinabalu to Barcelona at a glance

Fastest journey18h 22mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Barcelona

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

1
BKI Seoul (ICN) BCN
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Trinity Airways
Mon01:30 BKI07:42 ICN4h 33m connection12:15 ICN19:06 BCNAirAsia + Asiana Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 23h 36m
Search
2
BKI Shanghai (PVG) BCN
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 25m
Search
3
BKI Hong Kong (HKG) BCN
Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
Self-transfer likely ~18h 22m
Search
4
BKI Singapore (SIN) BCN
Leg 1: Scoot, AirAsia · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 54m
Search
5
BKI Shenzhen (SZX) BCN
Leg 1: AirAsia · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 23m
Search

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
11,509 km7,147 miles
Journey time
18h 22mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hBarcelona vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Barcelona
EUR
Airports
BKI → BCN

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Barcelona: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Barcelona?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong. 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 Barcelona?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,509 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Barcelona?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG) and Singapore (SIN). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Barcelona?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Barcelona: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Barcelona?
Barcelona is 7 hours behind Kota-Kinabalu.

More flights from Kota-Kinabalu

Stunning aerial view of Kuala Lumpur's vibrant cityscape at night, showcasing illuminated landmarks and skyline.NonstopKuala LumpurNonstopOne-way fromMYR 239Aerial view of a vibrant cityscape with illuminated buildings and a winding highway at night.NonstopSeoulNonstopOne-way fromMYR 570Stunning sunset view over Bangkok's Chao Phraya River with cityscape and skyline.1+ stopBangkokWith a connectionSee the best way to goHong Kong high-rises and Victoria Harbour at sunset from the PeakNonstopHong KongNonstopSee the best way to goNight view of Singapore's illuminated skyline and Marina Bay Sands, reflecting vibrant city lights.NonstopSingaporeNonstopSee the best way to goBack view full body faceless devoted Muslim males wearing traditional white clothes and headwear hunkering down and praying on city embankment on clear day1+ stopMuscatWith a connectionSee the best way to go