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Flights from Qingdao to Kota-Kinabalu

There are no direct flights from Qingdao to Kota-Kinabalu. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Guangzhou, about 7h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 45m
TAOBKIICN

Qingdao to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance

Fastest journey6h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from Qingdao 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
TAO Seoul (ICN) BKI
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 47m
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2
TAO Guangzhou (CAN) BKI
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 56m
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3
TAO Fuzhou (FOC) BKI
Leg 1: Fuzhou Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 45m
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4
TAO Busan (PUS) BKI
Leg 1: Air Busan, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Busan, Jin Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 52m
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TAO Shanghai (PVG) BKI
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines
Same alliance ~6h 49m
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TAO Hong Kong (HKG) BKI
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express, AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~7h 53m
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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
3,374 km2,095 miles
Journey time
6h 45mestimate
Time difference
NoneKota-Kinabalu vs Qingdao
Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
MYR
Airports
TAO → BKI

Flights from Qingdao to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Qingdao to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Guangzhou and Fuzhou. 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 Qingdao to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,374 km.
Where do you change planes between Qingdao and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Guangzhou (CAN), Fuzhou (FOC) and Busan (PUS). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Qingdao and Kota-Kinabalu?
Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

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