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How to get fromNew Zealand to Kota Kinabaluby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane CHC - BKI
    17h 37m
    RM 1,332–3,437

  2. Fly Auckland to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane AKL - BKI
    16h 51m
    RM 1,325–4,339

  3. Fly Wellington to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane WLG - BKI
    19h 46m
    RM 1,340–3,252

  4. Fly Auckland to Brunei International Airport, drive, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)plane plane AKL - BWN
    2. Drive from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Limbangcar car
    3. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    21h 29m
    RM 2,657–4,813

  5. Fly Christchurch International Airport 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 15m
    RM 1,764–4,511

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration21h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,901.8 km
  • Duration: 17h 37m

What companies run services between 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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