Kota Kinabalu to Kuching (BKI–KCH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AK6351
AK AirAsia
320
7:50 AM
+08 T1
9:10 AM
+08
1h 20m
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AK6353
AK AirAsia
320
3:15 PM
+08 T1
4:40 PM
+08
1h 25m
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AK6357
AK AirAsia
320
4:55 PM
+08 T1
6:15 PM
+08
1h 20m
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AK6355
AK AirAsia
32A
6:45 PM
+08 T1
8:05 PM
+08
1h 20m
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AK6350
AK AirAsia
320
6:00 AM
+08
7:25 AM
+08
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AK6352
AK AirAsia
320
1:20 PM
+08
2:50 PM
+08
1h 30m
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AK6356
AK AirAsia
320
3:05 PM
+08
4:30 PM
+08
1h 25m
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AK6354
AK AirAsia
32A
8:30 PM
+08
9:55 PM
+08
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AK6358
AK AirAsia
320
9:00 PM
+08
10:30 PM
+08
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Kota Kinabalu to Kuching
1 carrier, 25 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 499 mi 1h 20m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

BKI–KCH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 499 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKI–KCH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 25 320, 32A 1h20-1h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
32A Airbus A320 – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (25 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 KCH direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKI to KCH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
88
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 Kuching from Kota Kinabalu

Nearby airports with service to Kuching International Airport.
Metric BKI→KCH MYY→KCH
Distance from BKI 180 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 25 46
Flight time 1h 20m 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of BKI with service to Kuching International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu, it's 6:00 PM in Kuching.
Distance & Flight Time
499 mi / 802 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m.

BKI–KCH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kota Kinabalu to Kuching route.
Route details
Distance499 mi / 802 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights25 out / 31 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: KCH
IATA / ICAOKCH / WBGG
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation89 ft / 27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKI to KCH flights.
Nonstop flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m. The route covers 499 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from BKI to KCH. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BTU, SIN, MYY, CAN, SBW, PEN, KUL, JHB and HAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KCH to BKI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MYY. 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 KCH

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Kuching International Airport (KCH) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BKI to KCH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKI to KCH ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 499 miles (802 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via BTU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miri (MYY).