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

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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 8 hubs
TPE Taoyuan 6h 55m AK → 7CBRBX Taoyuan (TPE) to Busan flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 35m 9CAKFM → 7C9CFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Busan flights
ICN Seoul 7h 55m 7CAKKE → ASGAKE Seoul (ICN) to Busan flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 9h 35m AKCZ → BX Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Busan flights
SIN Singapore 10h 10m SQTR → 7CSQ Singapore (SIN) to Busan flights
HKG Hong Kong 11h 13m AKCX → CXTWUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Busan flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 17h 5m Z2 → PR Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Busan flights
HGH Hangzhou 23h 40m AK → GJ Hangzhou (HGH) to Busan flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kota Kinabalu to Busan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,181 mi 4h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

BKI–PUS had nonstop service from Air Busan and T'way Air, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,181 miles in 4h 50m.

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All flights from Busan (PUS) Busan to Kota Kinabalu flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BKI to PUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
TPE ~6h 55m PVG ~7h 35m ICN ~7h 55m CAN ~9h 35m SIN ~10h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
372
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.
Know before you go

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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
Full nameKota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: PUS
Full nameGimhae International Airport
IATA / ICAOPUS / RKPK
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr18.2M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

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 operated the nonstop from BKI to PUS: Air Busan and T'way Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Taiwan Taoyuan, Shanghai Pudong and Incheon.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PUS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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) had nonstop service from Air Busan and T'way Air, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

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.