Sydney (Mascot) to Kota Kinabalu (SYD–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SYD and BKI. Nearest airports to SYD with scheduled service: Shellharbour Airport (WOL, 48 mi) · Newcastle Airport (NTL, 88 mi) · Bathurst Airport (BHS, 95 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KUL Sepang 12h 25m 8MD7FY → 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu flights
HKG Hong Kong 13h 59m AYBACX → AKCXUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
SIN Singapore 14h 8m 6EA3AI → SQTR Singapore (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 14h 54m 5JPRQF → Z2 Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 15h 53m HOMUQF → 9CAKFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 16h 56m CZQF → AKCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
ICN Seoul 17h 25m AYEYJQ → 7CAKKE Seoul (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
TPE Taoyuan 26h 15m CI → AK Taoyuan (TPE) to Kota Kinabalu flights
CGK Jakarta 28h 20m CIGAQF → QZ Jakarta (CGK) to Kota Kinabalu flights
HGH Hangzhou ~15h 17m QF → AK Hangzhou (HGH) to Kota Kinabalu flights
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Sydney (Mascot) to Kota Kinabalu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SYD and BKI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
KUL ~12h 25m HKG ~13h 59m SIN ~14h 8m MNL ~14h 54m HGH ~15h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
446
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Kota Kinabalu is 2 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEST · BKI: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 4:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

Facts

SYD–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SYD
Full nameSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: BKI
Full nameKota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to BKI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Singapore Changi.
Kota Kinabalu is 2 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.