Connecting route · Malaysia → China

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Xian

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Xian. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Hong Kong, about 9h 34m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 35m

Kota-Kinabalu to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey6h 35mVia Singapore, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Xian

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) SIA

Leg 1: Scoot, AirAsia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Scoot

Wed10:00 BKI12:12 SIN2h 18m connection14:30 SIN19:34 SIAScoot + China Eastern Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 34m

BKI Hong Kong (HKG) SIA

Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines

Tue01:15 BKI04:05 HKG7h 10m connection11:15 HKG13:45 SIAHK Express + Cathay Pacific

10 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 30m

BKI Guangzhou (CAN) SIA

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 35m

BKI Xiamen (XMN) SIA

Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 53m

BKI Fuzhou (FOC) SIA

Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Hainan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 05m

BKI Shanghai (PVG) SIA

Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 40m

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: 3,238 km2,011 miles
Journey time: 6h 35mon current schedules
Time difference: NoneXian vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Xian: CNY
Airports: BKI → XIY

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Xian?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Hong Kong and Guangzhou. 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 Xian?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,238 km.

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

The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Hong Kong (HKG), Guangzhou (CAN) and Xiamen (XMN). Scoot flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Xian?

Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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