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Flights from Sapporo to Kota-Kinabalu
There are no direct flights from Sapporo to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 9h 38m door to door (61 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 37m
Sapporo to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance
Fastest journey8h 37mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei
Best ways to fly from Sapporo 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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SPK Seoul (ICN) BKI
Leg 1: Air Busan, Air Seoul, Asiana Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
Wed14:30 SPK17:12 ICN2h 03m connection19:15 ICN23:08 BKIAsiana Airlines + Jeju Air
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SPK Taipei (TPE) BKI
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia
Mon13:15 SPK16:06 TPE2h 39m connection18:45 TPE21:56 BKIEVA Air + AirAsia
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SPK Shanghai (PVG) BKI
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines
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SPK Hong Kong (HKG) BKI
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express, AirAsia
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
- 4,811 km2,988 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 37mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hKota-Kinabalu vs Sapporo
- Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
- MYR
- Airports
- CTS, OKD → BKI
Flights from Sapporo to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sapporo to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Taipei and Busan. 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 Sapporo to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,811 km.
Where do you change planes between Sapporo and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE), Busan (PUS) and Shanghai (PVG). Air Busan flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sapporo and Kota-Kinabalu?
Sapporo: New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Sapporo and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 1 hour behind Sapporo.
