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Flights from New Delhi to Kota-Kinabalu

There are no direct flights from New Delhi to Kota-Kinabalu. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Guangzhou, about 9h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 23m
DELBKIKUL

New Delhi to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance

Fastest journey9h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from New Delhi 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
DEL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BKI
Leg 1: Air India, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
One airline, one ticket ~9h 23m
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2
DEL Guangzhou (CAN) BKI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, IndiGo · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 31m
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3
DEL Bangkok (BKK) BKI
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet · Leg 2: Royal Brunei Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 32m
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DEL Hong Kong (HKG) BKI
Leg 1: Air India, Cathay Pacific, IndiGo · Leg 2: HK Express, AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~10h 29m
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DEL Singapore (SIN) BKI
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Scoot, AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~10h 29m
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DEL Manila (MNL) BKI
Leg 1: Air India · Leg 2: Philippines AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~10h 50m
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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
4,797 km2,979 miles
Journey time
9h 23mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hKota-Kinabalu vs New Delhi
Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
MYR
Airports
DEL → BKI

Flights from New Delhi to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New Delhi to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Guangzhou and Bangkok. 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 New Delhi to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,797 km.
Where do you change planes between New Delhi and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Guangzhou (CAN), Bangkok (BKK) and Hong Kong (HKG). Air India flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New Delhi and Kota-Kinabalu?
New Delhi: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between New Delhi and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 2.5 hours ahead of New Delhi.

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