Kota Kinabalu to Penang (BKI–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AK5323
AK AirAsia
32A
12:25 PM
+08 T1
3:05 PM
+08
2h 40m
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AK5325
AK AirAsia
32A
5:00 PM
+08 T1
7:40 PM
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2h 40m
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AK5322
AK AirAsia
32A
3:30 PM
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6:20 PM
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2h 50m
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AK5324
AK AirAsia
32A
8:05 PM
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10:55 PM
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Kota Kinabalu to Penang
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,086 mi 2h 40m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

BKI–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 1,086 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKI–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 14 32A 2h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BKI to PEN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKI to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
SGN ~5h 20m CKG ~9h 55m KCH ~14h 15m HKG ~16h 12m KUL ~16h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
233
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.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu, it's 6:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,086 mi / 1,747 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.
Facts

BKI–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kota Kinabalu to Penang route.
Route details
Distance1,086 mi / 1,747 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: BKI
Full nameKota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: PEN
Full namePenang International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKI to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Penang International Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 1,086 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from BKI to PEN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SGN, CKG, KCH, HKG, KUL, SIN, JHB, CAN, PVG, SZX and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PEN to BKI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PEN

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BKI to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKI to PEN ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,086 miles (1,747 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.