Kota KinabalutoKuala LumpurFlight Time
BKI–KUL · Nonstop
Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) to Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is about 2h 40m, covering 1,012 miles. AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Air fly the route nonstop with 24-25/day departures, from 05:20 to 22:50 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 40m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,012 mi | Nonstop | 24-25/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Air operate 24-25/day flights from BKI to KUL. Departures leave from Terminal 1 at BKI.
- First departure
- 05:20
- Last departure
- 22:50
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 43
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | 11-12/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal 1 | 06:0007:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
KUL to BKI flights — 20-21/day on 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for BKI, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 171 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?
The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is about 2h 40m, based on the 1,012-mile flying distance.
How far is Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur?
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is about 1,012 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Air fly nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), with 24-25/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Firefly, and Raya Airways fly nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
What aircraft fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?
The BKI–KUL route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 767.