How long is the flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Departing from New York to Kota Kinabalu will take you 42h 30m. The distance between New York and Kota Kinabalu is about 14730 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular flight routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu are Newark - Kota Kinabalu, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kota Kinabalu and New York LaGuardia - Kota Kinabalu.

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

When flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York?

If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from New York, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. There are 0 flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu per day from 0 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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Kota Kinabalu

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15:00-10:00

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York?
If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from New York, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. There are 0 flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu per day from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu?
Departing from New York to Kota Kinabalu will take you 42h 30m. The distance between New York and Kota Kinabalu is about 14730 km.
What are the most popular routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu?
The most popular flight routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu are Newark - Kota Kinabalu, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kota Kinabalu and New York LaGuardia - Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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