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Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Qingdao

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Qingdao. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Guangzhou, about 7h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 45m
BKITAOICN

Kota-Kinabalu to Qingdao at a glance

Fastest journey6h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Qingdao

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BKI Seoul (ICN) TAO
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 47m
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2
BKI Guangzhou (CAN) TAO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 56m
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3
BKI Fuzhou (FOC) TAO
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Fuzhou Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 45m
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BKI Busan (PUS) TAO
Leg 1: Air Busan, Jin Air · Leg 2: Air Busan, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 52m
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5
BKI Shanghai (PVG) TAO
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~6h 49m
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BKI Hong Kong (HKG) TAO
Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 53m
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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
3,374 km2,095 miles
Journey time
6h 45mestimate
Time difference
NoneQingdao vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Qingdao
CNY
Airports
BKI → TAO

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Qingdao: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Qingdao?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Guangzhou and Fuzhou. 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 Qingdao?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,374 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Qingdao?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Guangzhou (CAN), Fuzhou (FOC) and Busan (PUS). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Qingdao?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO).

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