ShanghaitoKota KinabaluFlight Time
PVG–BKI · Nonstop
Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Shanghai (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is about 4h 15m, covering 1,781 miles. AirAsia and Shanghai fly the route nonstop with 1-2/day departures, from 04:05 to 20:15 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 15m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,781 mi | Nonstop | 1-2/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu
AirAsia and Shanghai operate 1-2/day flights from PVG to BKI. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 1 at PVG.
- First departure
- 04:05
- Last departure
- 20:15
- Cadence
- 3 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 3
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | 1/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal 2 | 04:05 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
BKI to PVG flights — 1-2/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for PVG, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 13 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 Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is about 4h 15m, based on the 1,781-mile flying distance.
How far is Shanghai from Kota Kinabalu?
Shanghai (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is about 1,781 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. AirAsia and Shanghai fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI), with 1-2/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
AirAsia and Shanghai fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
What aircraft fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
The PVG–BKI route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Shanghai
- SHA - ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao International Airport · 28 mi from PVGFlights from SHA