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Elsewhere in the country: Level 3 (leave the country) — some regions: L3 (leave): eastern Sabah islands and east coast / L2: eastern Sabah coast / L1: rest of the country

Visits to the listed regions should be cancelled or postponed (see Details for other areas).

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Flights from Seoul Incheon to Kota Kinabalu

Flight information from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Prices, airlines and flight times come only from real recent searches — you book and pay on the booking site.

Flights from Seoul Incheon to Kota Kinabalu

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Route facts

From
Seoul Incheon (ICN)
To
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Distance (straight line)
About 3,660 km

Distance is the straight line between the two airports. Actual flight paths and times vary with weather and routing.

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FAQ

How do I get from Kota Kinabalu to central Kota Kinabalu?

Options from the OneWorld Kota Kinabalu guide: Grab car — about 15-25 min to the city · about 20-40 MYR; Airport coupon taxi — about 15-25 min to the city · about 30-50 MYR; Resort pickup — about 15-40 min · varies by resort. Fares and times can change, so check official information.

How far is it from Seoul Incheon to Kota Kinabalu?

The straight-line distance between the two airports is about 3,660 km. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing and weather.

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