Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru (BKI–JHB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AK5301
AK AirAsia
32A
7:00 AM
+08 T1
9:15 AM
+08
2h 15m
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AK5305
AK AirAsia
32A
12:30 PM
+08 T1
2:45 PM
+08
2h 15m
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AK5307
AK AirAsia
320
2:05 PM
+08 T1
4:20 PM
+08
2h 15m
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AK5309
AK AirAsia
32A
7:40 PM
+08 T1
9:55 PM
+08
2h 15m
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AK5303
AK AirAsia
320
9:15 PM
+08 T1
11:30 PM
+08
2h 15m
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AK5302
AK AirAsia
32A
9:40 AM
+08
12:00 PM
+08
2h 20m
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AK5308
AK AirAsia
320
11:15 AM
+08
1:35 PM
+08
2h 20m
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AK5306
AK AirAsia
32A
3:15 PM
+08
5:35 PM
+08
2h 20m
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AK5304
AK AirAsia
320
6:30 PM
+08
8:50 PM
+08
2h 20m
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AK5310
AK AirAsia
32A
10:20 PM
+08
12:40 AM+1
+08
2h 20m
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Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru
1 carrier, 31 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 903 mi 2h 15m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

BKI–JHB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 903 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKI–JHB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 31 320, 32A 2h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
32A Airbus A320 – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (31 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BKI to JHB direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKI to JHB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
109
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Johor Bahru from Kota Kinabalu

Nearby airports with service to Senai International Airport.
Metric BKI→JHB TWU→JHB
Distance from BKI 181 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 31 4
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of BKI with service to Senai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Johor Bahru is 0 hours the same as Kota Kinabalu.
BKI: +08 · JHB: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu, it's 6:00 PM in Johor Bahru.
Distance & Flight Time
903 mi / 1,454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.

BKI–JHB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru route.
Route details
Distance903 mi / 1,454 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights31 out / 31 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: JHB
IATA / ICAOJHB / WMKJ
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKI to JHB flights.
Nonstop flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Senai International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 903 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from BKI to JHB. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAN, TWU, KCH, KUL, SBW, PEN and SGN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JHB to BKI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TWU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BKI to JHB

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Senai International Airport (JHB) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BKI to JHB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKI to JHB ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 903 miles (1,454 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tawau (TWU).