How to get fromChengdu to Kota Kinabaluby plane, subway, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Chengdu to Kota Kinabalu by plane, subway, or train

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Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane CTU - BKI
8h 53m
RM 723–2,230
Train to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Chongqing Northtrain
2. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane CKG - BKI
9h 22m
RM 639–2,472
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane TFU - BKI
10h 10m
RM 728–2,137

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

47Weekly Planes

7h 37mAverage Duration

RM 742Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chengdu to Kota Kinabalu.

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Distance: 3,043.4 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

China Southern Airlines, Chengdu, and five other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 4 hours.

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Kota Kinabalu, colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census; when the adjacent Penampang and Tuaran districts are included, the metro area has a combined population of 628,725. The 2020 Census revealed an increase in the municipal population to 500,421, while the wider area including the Penampang and Putatan districts had a population of 731,406.

Places to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Marina Court Luxury Penthouse(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Hilton Kota Kinabalu(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Magellan Sutera Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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