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
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kota Kinabalu to Busan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,181 mi 4h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

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, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
353
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.
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 connections7 hubs
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 approximately 4h 50m. The route covers 2,181 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Busan and T'way Air.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MNL, TPE, PVG, ICN, SGN, SIN and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,181 miles (3,510 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via MNL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.