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Connecting route · Japan → Malaysia

Flights from Okinawa to Kota-Kinabalu

There are no direct flights from Okinawa to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Taipei, about 6h 19m door to door (64 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 19m
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Okinawa to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance

Fastest journey6h 19mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Taipei

Best ways to fly from Okinawa 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
OKA Hong Kong (HKG) BKI
Leg 1: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express, AirAsia
Mon19:00 OKA20:17 HKG1h 13m connection21:30 HKG00:19 BKIHK Express
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 19m
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OKA Taipei (TPE) BKI
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Japan Transocean Air · Leg 2: AirAsia
Sun17:30 OKA17:42 TPE2h 03m connection19:45 TPE22:56 BKIPeach + AirAsia
42 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 26m
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OKA Shanghai (PVG) BKI
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 04m
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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
2,557 km1,588 miles
Journey time
6h 19mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hKota-Kinabalu vs Okinawa
Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
MYR
Airports
OKA → BKI

Flights from Okinawa to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Okinawa to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Taipei and Shanghai. 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 Okinawa to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,557 km.
Where do you change planes between Okinawa and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Taipei (TPE) and Shanghai (PVG). HK Express flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Okinawa and Kota-Kinabalu?
Okinawa: Naha International Airport (OKA). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Okinawa and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 1 hour behind Okinawa.

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