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How to get fromSabah to Papua New Guineaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sabah to Papua New Guinea by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Jacksons International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane BKI - POM
    12h 35m
    $493–1,485

  2. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Popondetta Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Popondetta Airport (PNP)plane plane BKI - PNP
    13h 47m
    $422–1,196

  3. Fly Sandakan Airport to Jacksons International Airport

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane SDK - POM
    13h 39m
    $656–2,272

  4. Fly Tawau Airport to Jacksons International Airport

    1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane TWU - POM
    15h 48m
    $613–2,181

  5. Bus, drive to Brunei International Airport, fly to Jacksons International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus bus
    2. Drive from Limbang to Brunei International Airport (BWN)car car
    3. Fly from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane BWN - POM
    18h 53m
    $563–2,090

  6. Fly Lahad Datu Airport to Jacksons International Airport

    1. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane LDU - POM
    15h 20m
    $762–2,073

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration13h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$443Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,863.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 35m

What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea?

China Southern Airlines, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) once daily.

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