Japan to Malaysia Β· 2,717 miles (4,373 km)

Sendai (SDJ) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Sendai (SDJ) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): Batik Air Malaysia. The two airports are 2,717 miles (4,373 km) apart. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tokyo, Taipei and Seoul and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from SDJ to BKI

  • Batik Air Malaysia logo
    Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance

SDJ to BKI with one stop

4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Tokyo (NRT)Batik Air Malaysia the whole way
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
  • Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air, Tigerair Taiwan and 1 more, then AirAsia
    EVA Air logo
    Tigerair Taiwan logo
    Starlux Airlines logo
    AirAsia logo
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Asiana Airlines, then Jeju Air, Jin Air and 1 more
    Asiana Airlines logo
    Jeju Air logo
    Jin Air logo
    AirAsia logo
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)HK Express the whole way
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    HK Express logo
    AirAsia logo
    HK Express logo

SDJ to BKI: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SDJ to BKI?

Batik Air Malaysia flies nonstop from Sendai (SDJ) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

How far is Sendai from Kota Kinabalu by plane?

Sendai (SDJ) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI) are 2,717 miles (4,373 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does SDJ to BKI cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SDJ to BKI with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Sendai and Kota Kinabalu?

The most direct connections are through Tokyo (NRT), Taipei (TPE), Seoul (ICN) and Hong Kong (HKG). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Batik Air Malaysia through Tokyo.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.