How long is the flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu?

Airlines like HK Express and China Southern fly from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu in about 17h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 35m. Tokyo and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 4142 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from TYO to BKI?

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

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

If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Tokyo, 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 Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu per day from 0 different airlines.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Tokyo?
If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Tokyo, 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 Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu per day from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu?
Airlines like HK Express and China Southern fly from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu in about 17h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 35m. Tokyo and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 4142 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tokyo 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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