Flights to Kota Kinabalu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Kinabalu International Airport | BKI | 5 km (3 mi) | 12,402 ft | 10 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,402 ft, BKI can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 10 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kota Kinabalu
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Kinabalu to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,170 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Singapore | Singapore | 1,453 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Quezon City | Philippines | 1,107 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Davao | Philippines | 1,061 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Caloocan | Philippines | 1,103 km (685 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Manila | Philippines | 1,099 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Phnom Penh | Cambodia | 1,374 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 1,219 km (757 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Makassar | Indonesia | 1,292 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Huế | Vietnam | 1,487 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Taguig | Philippines | 1,097 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Batam | Indonesia | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Da Nang | Vietnam | 1,411 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Budta | Philippines | 934 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Biên Hòa | Vietnam | 1,157 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Malingao | Philippines | 937 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Zamboanga | Philippines | 671 km (417 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Cebu City | Philippines | 987 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Antipolo | Philippines | 1,109 km (689 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Samarinda | Indonesia | 729 km (453 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru | Malaysia | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Pasig City | Philippines | 1,102 km (685 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 11,245 km (6,987 mi) | about 15 h 10 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Lagos | Nigeria | 12,418 km (7,716 mi) | about 16 h 40 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Mumbai | India | 4,893 km (3,040 mi) | about 7 h 1 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Mexico City | Mexico | 15,238 km (9,468 mi) | about 20 h 17 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,699 km (1,056 mi) | about 2 h 56 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Bengaluru | India | 4,286 km (2,663 mi) | about 6 h 15 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Bogotá | Colombia | 18,385 km (11,424 mi) | about 24 h 19 min |
| Kota Kinabalu to Hyderabad | India | 4,278 km (2,658 mi) | about 6 h 14 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is BKI from Kota Kinabalu city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kota Kinabalu on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.