Cheap flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
682 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Manila to Kota Kinabalu at a glance
Cheap flights from Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cover 682 miles (1,097 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.
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Flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu covers 682 miles (1,097 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul regional route. This is a medium-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 682 miles. Direct carriers include 5J and Z2.
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Airlines on this route
2 airlines fly Manila → Kota Kinabalu. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| 5J | Direct |
| Z2 | Direct |
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Manila to Kota Kinabalu — quick answers
How far is Manila from Kota Kinabalu by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is 682 miles (1,097 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?
The average nonstop flight time from MNL to BKI is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?
2 airlines serve this route nonstop: 5J, Z2. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.