Kota Kinabalu to Beijing (BKI–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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32N
6:00 PM
+08 TT1
11:15 PM
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Kota Kinabalu to Beijing
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,320 mi 5h 15m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

BKI–PKX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 2,320 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKI–PKX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 7 32N 5h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (7 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 PKX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKI to PKX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
PVG ~12h 30m ICN ~13h 5m SZX ~13h 40m HKG ~13h 52m HAK ~14h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
523
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
Beijing is 0 hours the same as Kota Kinabalu.
BKI: +08 · PKX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu, it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
2,320 mi / 3,733 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Malaysian passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect in July 2025. The maximum cumulative stay is 90 days within any 180-day period. Covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Work and study still require a separate visa.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BKI–PKX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kota Kinabalu to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance2,320 mi / 3,733 km
Flight time5h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: BKI
Full nameKota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: PKX
Full nameBeijing Daxing International Airport
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKI to PKX flights.
Nonstop flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport take approximately 5h 15m. The route covers 2,320 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BKI to PKX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, ICN, SZX, HKG, HAK, SGN, CAN, KUL, HGH and CKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BKI to PKX

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BKI to PKX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKI to PKX ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,320 miles (3,733 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.