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Flights from Osaka to Kota-Kinabalu
There are no direct flights from Osaka to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Taipei, about 7h 49m door to door (318 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 37m
Osaka to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance
Fastest journey7h 37mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Taipei
Best ways to fly from Osaka 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.
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OSA Hong Kong (HKG) BKI
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express, AirAsia
Tue17:30 OSA20:18 HKG1h 12m connection21:30 HKG00:19 BKIHK Express
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OSA Taipei (TPE) BKI
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia
Sat15:15 OSA16:53 TPE2h 07m connection19:00 TPE22:11 BKIStarlux Airlines + AirAsia
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OSA Seoul (ICN) BKI
Leg 1: Aero K, Air Busan, Air Seoul · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
Thu16:15 OSA17:52 ICN1h 38m connection19:30 ICN23:25 BKIJin Air
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OSA Shanghai (PVG) BKI
Leg 1: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines
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OSA Guangzhou (CAN) BKI
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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
- 3,764 km2,337 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 37mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hKota-Kinabalu vs Osaka
- Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
- MYR
- Airports
- KIX, ITM, UKB → BKI
Flights from Osaka to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Osaka to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Taipei and Seoul. 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 Osaka to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,764 km.
Where do you change planes between Osaka and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Taipei (TPE), Seoul (ICN) and Busan (PUS). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Osaka and Kota-Kinabalu?
Osaka: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Osaka and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 1 hour behind Osaka.
