Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) flights
Nonstop from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
1,012 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
Airlines flying KUL to BKI
Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): Firefly, Malindo Air.
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
About 2h 36m gate to gate for the 1,629 km (1,012 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from KUL to BKI?
AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, with about 26 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).