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Connecting route · Malaysia → Japan

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Okinawa

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Okinawa. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Shanghai, about 8h 49m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 04m
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Kota-Kinabalu to Okinawa at a glance

Fastest journey7h 04mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Okinawa

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 Hong Kong (HKG) OKA
Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
Fri09:30 BKI12:31 HKG3h 29m connection16:00 HKG19:19 OKAAirAsia + HK Express
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 49m
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BKI Shanghai (PVG) OKA
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 04m
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BKI Taipei (TPE) OKA
Leg 1: AirAsia · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Japan Transocean Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 04m
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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
2,557 km1,588 miles
Journey time
7h 04mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hOkinawa vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Okinawa
JPY
Airports
BKI → OKA

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Okinawa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Okinawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei. 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 Okinawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,557 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Okinawa?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Shanghai (PVG) and Taipei (TPE). HK Express flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Okinawa?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Okinawa: Naha International Airport (OKA).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Okinawa?
Okinawa is 1 hour ahead of Kota-Kinabalu.

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