Flight Time from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu
The flight from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu covers about 169 mi and takes roughly 49 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Kota Kinabalu and Lahad Datu are about 169 mi (271 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 219 mi (353 km), a drive of about 3 hr 55 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 49 min.
| Straight-line distance | 169 mi / 271 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 219 mi / 353 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 55 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 49 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $27 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 5.500, 117.202 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu is about 169 mi (271 km) in a straight line, and roughly 219 mi (353 km) by road.