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Connecting route · Malaysia → Japan

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sapporo

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sapporo. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 9h 56m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 37m
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Kota-Kinabalu to Sapporo at a glance

Fastest journey8h 37mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Sapporo

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) SPK
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Air Busan, Air Seoul, Asiana Airlines
Tue00:45 BKI06:50 ICN2h 25m connection09:15 ICN11:41 SPKJin Air + Eastar Jet
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 56m
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BKI Hong Kong (HKG) SPK
Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines
Tue01:15 BKI04:05 HKG4h 40m connection08:45 HKG14:45 SPKHK Express + Hong Kong Airlines
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 30m
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BKI Busan (PUS) SPK
Leg 1: Air Busan, Jin Air · Leg 2: Air Busan, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 37m
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4
BKI Shanghai (PVG) SPK
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 49m
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BKI Taipei (TPE) SPK
Leg 1: AirAsia · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 38m
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BKI Manila (MNL) SPK
Leg 1: Philippines AirAsia · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 30m
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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
4,811 km2,988 miles
Journey time
8h 37mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hSapporo vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Sapporo
JPY
Airports
BKI → CTS, OKD

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sapporo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sapporo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Hong Kong and Busan. 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 Sapporo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,811 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Sapporo?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Busan (PUS) and Shanghai (PVG). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Sapporo?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Sapporo: New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Sapporo?
Sapporo is 1 hour ahead of Kota-Kinabalu.

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