Kota Kinabalu to Kuching (BKI–KCH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BKI–KCH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia lead the route. The flight covers 499 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK AirAsia | 25 | 320, 32N | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | – |
| OD Batik Air Malaysia | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kuching from Kota Kinabalu
| Metric | BKI→KCH | BWN→KCH | MYY→KCH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BKI | – | 103 mi | 180 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | 8 | 42 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 10m | 0h 55m |
Travel Essentials
BKI: +08 · KCH: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu, it's 6:00 PM in Kuching.
BKI–KCH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKI to KCH
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Kuching International Airport (KCH) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BKI to KCH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKI to KCH is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 499 miles (802 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miri, Sibu and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) and Miri (MYY).