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Flights from Xian to Kota-Kinabalu
There are no direct flights from Xian to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Singapore, about 8h 19m door to door (20 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 35m
Xian to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance
Fastest journey6h 35mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Singapore
Best ways to fly from Xian 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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SIA Hong Kong (HKG) BKI
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express, AirAsia
Mon16:00 SIA18:42 HKG2h 48m connection21:30 HKG00:19 BKICathay Pacific + HK Express
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SIA Singapore (SIN) BKI
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Scoot, Tianjin Airlines · Leg 2: Scoot, AirAsia
Tue02:00 SIA07:03 SIN1h 57m connection09:00 SIN11:08 BKIScoot
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SIA Guangzhou (CAN) BKI
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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SIA Xiamen (XMN) BKI
Leg 1: Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
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SIA Fuzhou (FOC) BKI
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
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SIA Shanghai (PVG) BKI
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan 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
- 3,238 km2,011 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 35mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneKota-Kinabalu vs Xian
- Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
- MYR
- Airports
- XIY → BKI
Flights from Xian to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Xian to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Singapore and Guangzhou. 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 Xian to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,238 km.
Where do you change planes between Xian and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Guangzhou (CAN) and Xiamen (XMN). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Xian and Kota-Kinabalu?
Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
