Kota Kinabalu to Budta flights
Budta lies 934 km (581 mi) east of Kota Kinabalu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 57 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kota Kinabalu | Budta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Philippines |
| Population | 500,421 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | BKI, 5 km out | CBO, 26 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Budta
Crossing from Malaysia into Philippines: money changes from the Ringgit to the Peso (PHP); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +63; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q60061806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 12,402-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Budta
Budta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,234 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotabato (Awang) Airport (regional) | CBO | 26 km (16 mi) | 6,234 ft | 189 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Budta from Kota Kinabalu?
934 km (581 mi) in a straight line, east of Kota Kinabalu.
How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu to Budta by air?
About 1 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Budta?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kota Kinabalu to Budta flights?
Typically Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO).
What currency do I need in Budta?
The Peso (PHP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.