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Flights from Sydney to Kota-Kinabalu

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Manila or Singapore, about 14h 26m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 31m
SYDBKISIN

Sydney to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance

Fastest journey12h 31mVia Manila, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Manila or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Sydney 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
SYD Manila (MNL) BKI
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Philippines AirAsia
Sun13:30 SYD18:27 MNL4h 48m connection23:15 MNL00:56 BKIQantas + Philippines AirAsia
12 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 26m
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SYD Singapore (SIN) BKI
Leg 1: Qantas, Scoot, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Scoot, AirAsia
Mon22:30 SYD03:26 SIN5h 34m connection09:00 SIN11:08 BKISingapore Airlines + Scoot
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 38m
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SYD Jakarta (CGK) BKI
Leg 1: Garuda Indonesia, Qantas · Leg 2: Indonesia AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~12h 31m
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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
5,769 km3,583 miles
Journey time
12h 31mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hKota-Kinabalu vs Sydney
Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
MYR
Airports
SYD → BKI

Flights from Sydney to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Manila, Singapore and Jakarta. 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 Sydney to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,769 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Manila (MNL), Singapore (SIN) and Jakarta (CGK). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sydney and Kota-Kinabalu?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 3 hours behind Sydney.

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