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Connecting route · Oman → Malaysia

Flights from Muscat to Kota-Kinabalu

There are no direct flights from Muscat to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, about 17h 34m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 03m
MCTBKIKUL

Muscat to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance

Fastest journey11h 03mVia Bangkok, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Muscat to Kota-Kinabalu

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

1
MCT Bangkok (BKK) BKI
Leg 1: Oman Air, SalamAir · Leg 2: Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri21:45 MCT06:33 BKK7h 12m connection13:45 BKK19:19 BKIOman Air + Royal Brunei Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 34m
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2
MCT Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BKI
Leg 1: Oman Air · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
Same alliance ~11h 03m
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3
MCT Macau (MFM) BKI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines
Same alliance ~11h 49m
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4
MCT Singapore (SIN) BKI
Leg 1: Oman Air · Leg 2: Scoot, AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~12h 10m
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5
MCT Hong Kong (HKG) BKI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: HK Express, AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~12h 53m
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MCT Manila (MNL) BKI
Leg 1: Oman Air · Leg 2: Philippines AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~13h 09m
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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
6,457 km4,010 miles
Journey time
11h 03mon current schedules
Time difference
+4hKota-Kinabalu vs Muscat
Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
MYR
Airports
MCT → BKI

Flights from Muscat to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Muscat to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Macau. 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 Muscat to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,457 km.
Where do you change planes between Muscat and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Macau (MFM) and Singapore (SIN). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Muscat and Kota-Kinabalu?
Muscat: Muscat International Airport (MCT). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Muscat and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 4 hours ahead of Muscat.

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