How long is the flight from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu?

A quick flight from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu can take about 20h 05m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 58,078. There are 4006 km between Chennai and Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to BKI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

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Kota Kinabalu

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00:00-22:00

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Kota Kinabalu

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23:50-19:45

1 stop17h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

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2 stops20h 00m

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Kota Kinabalu

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MAA Chennai - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MAABKI

Chennai

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09:50-11:10

1 stop22h 50m

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14:40-22:10

2 stops34h 00m

₹ 65,161

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MAA Chennai - BKI Kota Kinabalu

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Chennai

Mon 22/2

03:50-22:15

2 stops39h 55m

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2 stops35h 40m

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How long is the flight from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu?
A quick flight from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu can take about 20h 05m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 58,078. There are 4006 km between Chennai and Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
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