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Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Chengdu

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Chengdu. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Xiamen, about 6h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 29m
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Kota-Kinabalu to Chengdu at a glance

Fastest journey6h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Xiamen

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Chengdu

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

1
BKI Guangzhou (CAN) CTU
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 29m
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2
BKI Xiamen (XMN) CTU
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 58m
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3
BKI Fuzhou (FOC) CTU
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 16m
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4
BKI Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CTU
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: Air China, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 24m
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BKI Shanghai (PVG) CTU
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 09m
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BKI Hong Kong (HKG) CTU
Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 29m
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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
3,009 km1,869 miles
Journey time
6h 29mestimate
Time difference
NoneChengdu vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Chengdu
CNY
Airports
BKI → TFU, CTU

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Chengdu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Chengdu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Xiamen and Fuzhou. 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 Chengdu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,009 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Xiamen (XMN), Fuzhou (FOC) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Chengdu?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

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