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How to get fromChristchurch to Kota Kinabaluby plane, car, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Kota Kinabalu by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane CHC - BKI
    17h 34m
    RM 1,332–3,437

  2. Fly to Brunei International Airport, drive, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)plane plane CHC - BWN
    2. Drive from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Limbangcar car
    3. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    22h 12m
    RM 1,764–4,511

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration21h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,902.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 34m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Air New Zealand, Scoot Tigerair, and six other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) twice daily.

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