Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sydney

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sydney. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Jakarta, about 11h 21m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 11h 21m

Kota-Kinabalu to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey11h 21mVia Singapore, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Jakarta

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Sydney

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

BKI Singapore (SIN) SYD

Leg 1: Scoot, AirAsia · Leg 2: Qantas, Scoot, Singapore Airlines

Sat20:45 BKI22:57 SIN2h 03m connection01:00 SIN11:06 SYDScoot + Singapore Airlines

9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 21m

BKI Jakarta (CGK) SYD

Leg 1: Indonesia AirAsia · Leg 2: Garuda Indonesia, Qantas

Mon15:30 BKI16:59 CGK4h 01m connection21:00 CGK07:24 SYDIndonesia AirAsia + Qantas

3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 54m

BKI Manila (MNL) SYD

Leg 1: Philippines AirAsia · Leg 2: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Qantas

Self-transfer likely ~12h 42m

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: 5,769 km3,583 miles
Journey time: 11h 21mon current schedules
Time difference: +3hSydney vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Sydney: AUD
Airports: BKI → SYD

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sydney?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Jakarta 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 Sydney?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,769 km.

Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Sydney?

The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Jakarta (CGK) and Manila (MNL). Scoot flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Sydney?

Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Sydney?

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Kota-Kinabalu.

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