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Flights from Niigata to Kota-Kinabalu

There are no direct flights from Niigata to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 11h 08m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 9h 01m
KIJBKIICN

Niigata to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance

Fastest journey9h 01mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei

Best ways to fly from Niigata 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
KIJ Seoul (ICN) BKI
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
Tue13:00 KIJ14:56 ICN4h 19m connection19:15 ICN23:08 BKIKorean Air + Jeju Air
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 08m
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KIJ Taipei (TPE) BKI
Leg 1: Tigerair Taiwan · Leg 2: AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~9h 01m
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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
4,241 km2,634 miles
Journey time
9h 01mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hKota-Kinabalu vs Niigata
Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
MYR
Airports
KIJ → BKI

Flights from Niigata to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Niigata to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul and Taipei. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Niigata to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,241 km.
Where do you change planes between Niigata and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN) and Taipei (TPE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Niigata and Kota-Kinabalu?
Niigata: Niigata Airport (KIJ). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Niigata and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 1 hour behind Niigata.

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