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How to get fromSeattle to Kota Kinabaluby plane, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu by plane, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SEA - BKI
    22h 11m
    RM 1,532–4,937

  2. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane YVR - BKI
    26h 7m
    RM 1,686–4,199

  3. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Brunei International Airport, drive, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)plane plane SEA - BWN
    2. Drive from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Limbangcar car
    3. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    31h 49m
    RM 2,159–6,111

  4. Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane BLI - BKI
    31h 42m
    RM 1,746–5,766

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration21h 52mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,528Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,825.2 km
  • Duration: 22h 11m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and five other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 3 times a day.

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