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Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Osaka
There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Osaka. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 8h 47m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 37m
Kota-Kinabalu to Osaka at a glance
Fastest journey7h 37mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Osaka
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) OSA
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Aero K, Air Busan, Air Seoul
Thu01:30 BKI07:42 ICN2h 03m connection09:45 ICN11:17 OSAAirAsia + Korean Air
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BKI Hong Kong (HKG) OSA
Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
Mon09:30 BKI12:31 HKG2h 29m connection15:00 HKG19:38 OSAAirAsia + HK Express
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BKI Manila (MNL) OSA
Leg 1: Philippines AirAsia · Leg 2: Cebu Pacific, Jetstar Japan, Philippine Airlines
Mon01:45 BKI03:37 MNL5h 23m connection09:00 MNL13:38 OSAPhilippines AirAsia + Philippine Airlines
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BKI Shanghai (PVG) OSA
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
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BKI Guangzhou (CAN) OSA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines
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
- 3,764 km2,337 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 37mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hOsaka vs Kota-Kinabalu
- Currency in Osaka
- JPY
- Airports
- BKI → KIX, ITM, UKB
Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Osaka: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Osaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Hong Kong 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 Osaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,764 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Osaka?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Manila (MNL) and Busan (PUS). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Osaka?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Osaka: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Osaka?
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Kota-Kinabalu.
