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Flights from Sendai to Kota-Kinabalu

There are no direct flights from Sendai to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Seoul, about 10h 34m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 12m
SDJBKIICN

Sendai to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance

Fastest journey9h 12mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Sendai 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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SDJ Hong Kong (HKG) BKI
Leg 1: HK Express · Leg 2: HK Express, AirAsia
Wed14:45 SDJ18:11 HKG3h 19m connection21:30 HKG00:19 BKIHK Express
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 34m
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SDJ Seoul (ICN) BKI
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
Wed13:00 SDJ15:09 ICN4h 06m connection19:15 ICN23:08 BKIAsiana Airlines + Jeju Air
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 08m
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SDJ Taipei (TPE) BKI
Leg 1: EVA Air, Starlux Airlines, Tigerair Taiwan · Leg 2: AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~9h 12m
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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
4,375 km2,717 miles
Journey time
9h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hKota-Kinabalu vs Sendai
Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
MYR
Airports
SDJ → BKI

Flights from Sendai to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sendai to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Seoul and Taipei. 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 Sendai to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,375 km.
Where do you change planes between Sendai and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul (ICN) and Taipei (TPE). HK Express flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sendai and Kota-Kinabalu?
Sendai: Sendai Airport (SDJ). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Sendai and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 1 hour behind Sendai.

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