Kota Kinabalu to Busan (BKI–PUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
OZ9261+1
OZ Asiana
321
7:30 PM
KST TI
11:40 PM
+08
5h 10m
63%
M T W T F S S
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
TPE Taoyuan 6h 55m AK 7CBRBX Taoyuan (TPE) to Busan flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 30m AKFMMU 7C9CFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Busan flights
ICN Seoul 7h 45m 7CAKKE AFGAKE Seoul (ICN) to Busan flights
SIN Singapore 10h 18m SQTR 7CSQ Singapore (SIN) to Busan flights
HKG Hong Kong 11h 13m AKCXMH CXTWUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Busan flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 18h AK KEVJVN Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Busan flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) ~7h 30m Z2 Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Busan flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kota Kinabalu to Busan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,181 mi 4h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

BKI–PUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Busan and T'way Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,181 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKI–PUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BX Air Busan 0
TW T'way Air 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BX + TW (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKI to PUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
364
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Kota Kinabalu.
BKI: +08 · PUS: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu, it's 7:00 PM in Busan.
Distance & Flight Time
2,181 mi / 3,510 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Malaysian passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. The K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) requirement for Malaysians has been waived through at least the end of 2025, so no advance application is currently needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Check for K-ETA reinstatement before booking if traveling in 2026 or later.

BKI–PUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kota Kinabalu to Busan route.
Route details
Distance2,181 mi / 3,510 km
Flight time4h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: PUS
IATA / ICAOPUS / RKPK
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr18.2M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKI to PUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Gimhae International Airport take about 4h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 2,181 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BKI to PUS: Air Busan and T'way Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Taiwan Taoyuan, Shanghai Pudong and Incheon.
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Kota Kinabalu.
Yes, return flights from PUS 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 PUS

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) are connected by nonstop service from Air Busan and T'way Air.

BKI to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKI to PUS is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,181 miles (3,510 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Shanghai Pudong and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.