Shanghai (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) flights
Nonstop from Shanghai Pudong International to Kota Kinabalu International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
1,781 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
Airlines flying PVG to BKI
Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): Shanghai Airlines.
Route map
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
About 4h 05m gate to gate for the 2,867 km (1,781 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to BKI?
AirAsia, with about 1.6 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).