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Flights from Tokyo to Kota-Kinabalu
There are no direct flights from Tokyo to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Manila, about 7h 49m door to door (374 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 49m
Tokyo to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance
Fastest journey7h 49mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Manila
Best ways to fly from Tokyo 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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TYO Hong Kong (HKG) BKI
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, HK Express · Leg 2: HK Express, AirAsia
Mon17:30 TYO20:42 HKG0h 48m connection21:30 HKG00:19 BKIHK Express
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TYO Manila (MNL) BKI
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Cebu Pacific, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: Philippines AirAsia
Fri18:00 TYO21:08 MNL2h 07m connection23:15 MNL00:56 BKIAll Nippon Airways + Philippines AirAsia
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TYO Taipei (TPE) BKI
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: AirAsia
Wed14:45 TYO16:43 TPE2h 02m connection18:45 TPE21:56 BKIEVA Air + AirAsia
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TYO Seoul (ICN) BKI
Leg 1: Air Busan, Air Premia, Air Seoul · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
Tue15:00 TYO17:06 ICN2h 09m connection19:15 ICN23:08 BKITrinity Airways + Jeju Air
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TYO Shanghai (PVG) BKI
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines
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
- 4,087 km2,538 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 49mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hKota-Kinabalu vs Tokyo
- Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
- MYR
- Airports
- NRT, HND → BKI
Flights from Tokyo to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Manila 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 Tokyo to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,087 km.
Where do you change planes between Tokyo and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Manila (MNL), Taipei (TPE) and Seoul (ICN). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tokyo and Kota-Kinabalu?
Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 1 hour behind Tokyo.
