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Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Brisbane

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Brisbane. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Manila, about 11h 13m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 11h 13m
BKIBNESIN

Kota-Kinabalu to Brisbane at a glance

Fastest journey11h 13mVia Singapore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Manila

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Brisbane

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 Singapore (SIN) BNE
Leg 1: Scoot, AirAsia · Leg 2: Qantas, Singapore Airlines
Sat20:45 BKI22:57 SIN2h 03m connection01:00 SIN09:58 BNEScoot + Singapore Airlines
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 13m
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BKI Manila (MNL) BNE
Leg 1: Philippines AirAsia · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~12h 07m
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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
5,440 km3,378 miles
Journey time
11h 13mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hBrisbane vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Brisbane
AUD
Airports
BKI → BNE

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Brisbane: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Brisbane?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore and Manila. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Brisbane?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,440 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Brisbane?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN) and Manila (MNL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Brisbane?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Brisbane: Brisbane International Airport (BNE).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 2 hours ahead of Kota-Kinabalu.

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