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 1200 - RM 3600 and takes 14h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which takes 14h 41m and costs RM 1200 - RM 3600.
The distance between Darwin and Kota Kinabalu is 2641 km.
It takes approximately 14h 41m to get from Darwin to Kota Kinabalu, including transfers.
Kota Kinabalu is 1h 30m behind Darwin. It is currently 4:49 PM in Darwin and 3:19 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
There are 1130+ 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) twice daily.
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,300–5,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,300–5,500
- 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 1,200–3,500
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