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Flights from Seattle to Kota-Kinabalu
There are no direct flights from Seattle to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 22h 02m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 27m
Seattle to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance
Fastest journey18h 27mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Seattle 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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SEA Seoul (ICN) BKI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
Tue00:15 SEA04:00 ICN5h 15m connection09:15 ICN13:17 BKIAsiana Airlines + 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
- 11,778 km7,314 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 27mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +16hKota-Kinabalu vs Seattle
- Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
- MYR
- Airports
- SEA, BFI → BKI
Flights from Seattle to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Seattle to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Hong Kong 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 Seattle to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,778 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Shanghai (PVG) and Chongqing (CKG). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Kota-Kinabalu?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
