There is 1 way to get from Darwin to Kota Kinabalu by plane
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Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which costs RM 1500 - RM 4200 and takes 12h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which takes 12h 21m and costs RM 1500 - RM 4200.
The distance between Darwin and Kota Kinabalu is 2641 km.
It takes approximately 12h 21m to get from Darwin to Kota Kinabalu, including transfers.
Kota Kinabalu is 1h 30m behind Darwin. It is currently 5:34 AM in Darwin and 4:04 AM in Kota Kinabalu.
There are 1176+ hotels available in Kota Kinabalu.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?
Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) once daily.
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,400–9,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,600–5,500
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Dili, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,500–4,100
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