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Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Seattle
There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Seattle. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 23h 53m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 15m
Kota-Kinabalu to Seattle at a glance
Fastest journey18h 15mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Seattle
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) SEA
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Tue01:30 BKI07:42 ICN9h 03m connection16:45 ICN10:23 SEAAirAsia + Korean Air
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BKI Hong Kong (HKG) SEA
Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
Tue01:15 BKI04:05 HKG9h 25m connection13:30 HKG10:11 SEAHK Express + Cathay Pacific
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
- 11,778 km7,314 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 15mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -16hSeattle vs Kota-Kinabalu
- Currency in Seattle
- USD
- Airports
- BKI → SEA, BFI
Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Seattle: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Seattle?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Hong Kong 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 Seattle?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,778 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Seattle?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Taipei (TPE) and Shanghai (PVG). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Seattle?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Seattle?
Seattle is 16 hours behind Kota-Kinabalu.
