Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 20h 07m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 17h 22m

Kota-Kinabalu to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey17h 22mVia Seoul, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Zurich

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

BKI Seoul (ICN) ZRH

Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Korean Air, SWISS

Mon01:30 BKI07:42 ICN2h 03m connection09:45 ICN15:37 ZRHAirAsia + SWISS

8 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 20h 07m

BKI Shanghai (PVG) ZRH

Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS

Same alliance ~17h 22m

BKI Singapore (SIN) ZRH

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

Self-transfer likely ~18h 10m

BKI Hong Kong (HKG) ZRH

Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, SWISS

Self-transfer likely ~17h 24m

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: 10,814 km6,715 miles
Journey time: 17h 22mon current schedules
Time difference: -7hZurich vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Zurich: CHF
Airports: BKI → ZRH

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Zurich?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai and Singapore. 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 Zurich?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,814 km.

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

The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Zurich?

Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).

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

Zurich is 7 hours behind Kota-Kinabalu.

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