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Connecting route · Malaysia → Canada

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Vancouver

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Vancouver. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Seoul, about 18h 13m door to door (15 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 21m
BKIYVRICN

Kota-Kinabalu to Vancouver at a glance

Fastest journey17h 21mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Vancouver

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 Hong Kong (HKG) YVR
Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines
Mon09:30 BKI12:31 HKG3h 44m connection16:15 HKG12:43 YVRAirAsia + Cathay Pacific
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 13m
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BKI Seoul (ICN) YVR
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, Korean Air, Trinity Airways
Sat01:30 BKI07:42 ICN10h 03m connection17:45 ICN10:57 YVRAirAsia + Air Canada
9 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 24h 27m
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3
BKI Xiamen (XMN) YVR
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 23m
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4
BKI Guangzhou (CAN) YVR
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 42m
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BKI Shanghai (PVG) YVR
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 21m
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BKI Taipei (TPE) YVR
Leg 1: AirAsia · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air
Self-transfer likely ~18h 14m
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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
11,639 km7,228 miles
Journey time
17h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
-16hVancouver vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Vancouver
CAD
Airports
BKI → YVR

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Vancouver: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Vancouver?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Seoul and Xiamen. 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 Vancouver?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,639 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Vancouver?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul (ICN), Xiamen (XMN) and Guangzhou (CAN). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Vancouver?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 16 hours behind Kota-Kinabalu.

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