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Cheap flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu

890 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Singapore to Kota Kinabalu at a glance

890 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour ahead
Time-zone shift
~80 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Singapore (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cover 890 miles (1,432 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 4 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu covers 890 miles (1,432 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 4 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul regional route. This is a medium-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.

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SIN (0 mi)BKI (890 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 890 miles. Direct carriers include AK, MH, MI and SQ.

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Airlines on this route

4 airlines fly Singapore → Kota Kinabalu. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AKDirect
MHDirect
MIDirect
SQDirect
Baggage on Singapore → Kota Kinabalu: on this route, AK typically includes a carry-on, while MH and MI may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Singapore to Kota Kinabalu — quick answers

How far is Singapore from Kota Kinabalu by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Singapore (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is 890 miles (1,432 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu?

The average nonstop flight time from SIN to BKI is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu?

4 airlines serve this route nonstop: AK, MH, MI, SQ. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Singapore → Kota Kinabalu

Route type
medium-haul regional
Time zone difference
1 hour ahead
Carbon footprint
~80 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Kota Kinabalu — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
4 airlines fly direct — rank 26 of 125 routes from Singapore
Airline network
SQ: 87 destinations from SIN; MI: 44 destinations from SIN; MH: 9 destinations from SIN
Alternative origin airports
XSP (Singapore, 11 mi); BTH (Batam, 19 mi); JHB (Johor Bahru, 29 mi)
Alternative destination airports
LBU (Labuan, 71 mi); SDK (Sandakan, 138 mi); MYY (Miri, 174 mi)
Nearby destinations
Labuan, Malaysia (71 mi); Sandakan, Malaysia (138 mi); Miri, Malaysia (174 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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