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Connecting route · Malaysia → Australia

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Melbourne. The fastest way is one stop via Jakarta or Singapore, about 12h 48m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 9h 46m
BKIMELSIN

Kota-Kinabalu to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey9h 46mVia Jakarta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Jakarta or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Melbourne

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 Jakarta (CGK) MEL
Leg 1: Indonesia AirAsia · Leg 2: Garuda Indonesia, Qantas
Wed15:30 BKI16:59 CGK4h 16m connection21:15 CGK07:18 MELIndonesia AirAsia + Qantas
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 48m
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BKI Singapore (SIN) MEL
Leg 1: Scoot, AirAsia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Scoot
Tue12:15 BKI14:27 SIN5h 03m connection19:30 SIN05:15 MELScoot + Singapore Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 00m
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BKI Manila (MNL) MEL
Leg 1: Philippines AirAsia · Leg 2: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines
Tue01:45 BKI03:37 MNL9h 38m connection13:15 MNL00:04 MELPhilippines AirAsia + Cebu Pacific
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 19m
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4
BKI Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MEL
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 26m
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BKI Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) MEL
Leg 1: Royal Brunei Airlines · Leg 2: Royal Brunei Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 46m
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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
5,714 km3,548 miles
Journey time
9h 46mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hMelbourne vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
BKI → MEL, AVV

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Jakarta, Singapore and Manila. 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 Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,714 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Jakarta (CGK), Singapore (SIN), Manila (MNL) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Melbourne?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Kota-Kinabalu.

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