Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Chennai

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Hong Kong, about 12h 05m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 36m

Kota-Kinabalu to Chennai at a glance

Fastest journey7h 36mVia Singapore, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Chennai

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) MAA

Leg 1: Scoot, AirAsia · Leg 2: IndiGo, Scoot, Singapore Airlines

Tue12:15 BKI14:27 SIN6h 18m connection20:45 SIN21:50 MAAScoot + Singapore Airlines

9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 05m

BKI Hong Kong (HKG) MAA

Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines

Mon09:30 BKI12:31 HKG5h 44m connection18:15 HKG20:47 MAAAirAsia + Cathay Pacific

4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 47m

BKI Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MAA

Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: AirAsia, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 49m

BKI Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) MAA

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

One airline, one ticket ~7h 36m

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: 4,000 km2,484 miles
Journey time: 7h 36mon current schedules
Time difference: -2.5hChennai vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Chennai: INR
Airports: BKI → MAA

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Chennai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Chennai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Hong Kong 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 Chennai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,000 km.

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

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

Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Chennai?

Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).

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

Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Kota-Kinabalu.

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