A beautiful view from within central Kota Kinabalu-mobile

How to get from
Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu Trip Overview

Distance1629 km (1018.1 miles)
Price range$74-$157
Ride Duration Range2h 30m-2h 45m
Earliest Departure03:15
Latest Departure23:15

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A beautiful view from within central Kota Kinabalu

About the ride from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu Route Information

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu is 1018 miles, or approximately 1629 kilometers.

The only way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is by Flight

The earliest departure leaves at 03:15 and has a duration of 2 hours 40 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available: .

Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu by flight

  • Starting Price: $74
  • 55 departures a day, or 385 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Companies Operating from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Average time

2h 40m - 2h 45m

Average price

$97 - $122

Average time

2h 30m - 2h 40m

Average price

$91 - $118

Average time

2h 35m - 2h 40m

Average price

$74 - $106

Popular stations and stops in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu

Departure stations in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) Terminal 1 (KLIA1)

Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) Terminal 2 (KLIA2)

Arrival stations in Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

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