Singapore to Kota Kinabalu flights
Kota Kinabalu lies 1,453 km (903 mi) east of Singapore, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Singapore | Kota Kinabalu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Malaysia |
| Population | 5.6 million | 500,421 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
| Nearest large airport | SIN, 17 km out | BKI, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kota Kinabalu
Crossing from Singapore into Malaysia: money changes from the Dollar to the Ringgit (MYR); the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Singapore
Singapore is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH, 35 km), Senai International Airport (JHB, 44 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 14 km), Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ, 86 km).
Arriving in Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 12,402-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Kinabalu International Airport | BKI | 5 km (3 mi) | 12,402 ft | 10 ft |
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Staying in Kota Kinabalu
Our booking partner lists 1,131+ places to stay in Kota Kinabalu (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 624 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (258), and 12 are five-star. Across 332 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 149,522 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kota Kinabalu from Singapore?
1,453 km (903 mi) in a straight line, east of Singapore.
How long does it take to get from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Singapore and Kota Kinabalu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Singapore to Kota Kinabalu flights?
Typically Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What currency do I need in Kota Kinabalu?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Kota Kinabalu?
Our booking partner lists 1,131+ places to stay in Kota Kinabalu, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.