How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Mai?

A quick flight from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Mai can take about 7h 05m. Malaysia Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 1,602. There are 2335 km between Kota Kinabalu and Chiang Mai.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chiang Mai ranges from 0.0 - 250.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 250.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chiang Mai when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chiang Mai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKI to CNX?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Mai as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Mai that include hotel bookings?

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How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Mai?
A quick flight from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Mai can take about 7h 05m. Malaysia Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 1,602. There are 2335 km between Kota Kinabalu and Chiang Mai.
Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Mai that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Mai?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Mai?
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