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Flights between Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Narita (NRT)

Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Malaysia ↔ Narita International Airport, Japan

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Distance
4,144 km
2,575 miles
Est. flight time
5h 41m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Malaysia

Jan
32°
37/27
180mm
Feb
33°
38/28
130mm
Mar
33°
38/28
150mm
Apr
33°
38/28
200mm
May
33°
38/28
200mm
Jun
32°
37/27
150mm
Jul
32°
37/27
150mm
Aug
32°
37/27
170mm
Sep
32°
37/27
200mm
Oct
32°
37/27
250mm
Nov
32°
37/27
280mm
Dec
32°
37/27
260mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Japan

Jan
10°
15/5
50mm
Feb
10°
15/5
60mm
Mar
13°
18/8
110mm
Apr
18°
23/13
130mm
May
23°
28/18
130mm
Jun
26°
31/21
170mm
Jul
30°
35/25
150mm
Aug
31°
36/26
170mm
Sep
27°
32/22
220mm
Oct
22°
27/17
200mm
Nov
17°
22/12
95mm
Dec
12°
17/7
50mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Japan: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Kota Kinabalu from Narita?

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Narita (NRT) are around 4,144 km (2,575 miles) apart — an estimated 5h 41m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Narita?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Japan?

Across Japan, the warmest month on average is August, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Japan?

The UK FCDO currently rates Japan as Normal precautions. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.