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Flying from Colombo to Kota Kinabalu: things to know

The most popular route is from Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in Kota Kinabalu. On average this flight takes 9 hours 5 minutes one way.

Most popular route
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Average flight time
9 hours 5 minutes
Average one-way price
US$185
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Airlines that fly from Colombo to Kota Kinabalu

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  • Air Asia
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