Kuala LumpurtoKota KinabaluFlight Time
KUL–BKI · Nonstop
Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) to Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is about 2h 40m, covering 1,012 miles. AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Air fly the route nonstop with 20-21/day departures, from 06:00 to 23:40 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 | 20-21/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Air operate 20-21/day flights from KUL to BKI. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 2 at KUL.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 23:40
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 36
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | 9/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal 2 | 06:0007:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
BKI to KUL flights — 24-25/day on 5 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for KUL, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 141 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is about 2h 40m, based on the 1,012-mile flying distance.
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu?
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is about 1,012 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Air fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI), with 20-21/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, and Firefly fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
What aircraft fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
The KUL–BKI route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.