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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

1,625km
2 h 44 minby plane
27 h 5 min🚗 by car
35 h 13 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

Kota KinabaluKota Kinabalu0 m

Kota Kinabalu, colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the nort…

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Kuala Lumpur (KL), officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, is the capital city and a federal territory of Malaysia. It is the most populous city in the country, covering an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) with a…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

It is 1,625 km in a straight line from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

A direct flight takes about 2 h 44 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

Around 27 h 5 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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