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Connecting route · Malaysia → Japan

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Kumamoto

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Kumamoto. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 15h 58m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 50m
BKIKMJICN

Kota-Kinabalu to Kumamoto at a glance

Fastest journey7h 50mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Kumamoto

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 Seoul (ICN) KMJ
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Korean Air, Trinity Airways
Mon01:30 BKI07:42 ICN9h 33m connection17:15 ICN18:28 KMJAirAsia + Korean Air
19 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 58m
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BKI Taipei (TPE) KMJ
Leg 1: AirAsia · Leg 2: China Airlines, Starlux Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 50m
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3
BKI Busan (PUS) KMJ
Leg 1: Air Busan, Jin Air · Leg 2: Eastar Jet
Self-transfer likely ~8h 17m
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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
3,345 km2,077 miles
Journey time
7h 50mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hKumamoto vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Kumamoto
JPY
Airports
BKI → KMJ

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Kumamoto: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Kumamoto?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Taipei and Busan. 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 Kumamoto?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,345 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Kumamoto?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE) and Busan (PUS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Kumamoto?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Kumamoto: Kumamoto Airport (KMJ).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Kumamoto?
Kumamoto is 1 hour ahead of Kota-Kinabalu.

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