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Kota Kinabalu is Sabah's seaside capital on Malaysian Borneo. It's known for its sunsets, island-hopping and the climb up Mount Kinabalu. The flight from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore takes 3h 30m and costs $49 (63 SGD).
Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore
Kota Kinabalu and Singapore are about 1454 km (903 miles) apart — roughly the distance you cover by air. The trip takes around 3h 30m.
How to get from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore?
The flight is the only suitable way for travellers to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore. The journey takes around 3h 30m, and ticket prices start from $49 (63 SGD).
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ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
Why Visit Singapore?
For a small island city-state, Singapore is a huge tourist hub in Southeast Asia. In 2024, the number of tourists visiting Singapore was nearly 3x its population!
This is for good reason. Head to downtown Singapore and you'll find a number of tourist attractions, all connected by efficient and high-quality transportation.
To revisit your childhood, there's Universal Studios and the resort island of Sentosa. For shopping, head to Orchard Road. For art, visit the Kampong Glam area. For an amazing night and light show, you have to visit Marina Bay Sands.
Rounding it up
That's the full picture for getting from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore, roughly 1454 kilometres (903 miles) apart. Flights are usually the cheapest way to go here, and if you're lucky with timing you might find a ticket for even less. The quickest trip takes 3h 30m.
Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore?
The distance from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore is 1,454 kilometres (903 miles).
What is the cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore?
The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore is by flight with ticket costs starting from 63 SGD.
About the Authors
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Ela is a storyteller, content producer, solo traveller and a mermaid-in-training. When she's not in front of her laptop, you will find her barefoot and living her best tan on some island in the Philippines. Or exploring the depths of its seas as a budding freediver. An island girl at heart, she'll be happy anywhere there is sea, sand, sun and coffee.
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Kate is a travel content creator, writer and founder of Stay Wild Travel, a tour company running group trips for women beyond your typical destinations. Her full-time travels have taken her to almost 60 countries, and she doesn't intend to stop anytime soon.
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