Kota Kinabalu to Ho Chi Minh City (BKI–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AK1630
AK AirAsia
32A
11:45 AM
+08 T1
12:55 PM
+07
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AK1631
AK AirAsia
32A
1:25 PM
+07 T2
4:35 PM
+08
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kota Kinabalu to Ho Chi Minh City
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 726 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 17 1-stop hubs

BKI–SGN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 726 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKI–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 3 32A 2h10
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BKI to SGN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKI to SGN.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
626
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.

Other ways to reach Ho Chi Minh City from Kota Kinabalu

Nearby airports with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Metric BKI→SGN BWN→SGN
Distance from BKI 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of BKI with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Kota Kinabalu.
BKI: +08 · SGN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu, it's 5:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance & Flight Time
726 mi / 1,168 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Visa & Entry

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BKI–SGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kota Kinabalu to Ho Chi Minh City route.
Route details
Distance726 mi / 1,168 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKI to SGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 726 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from BKI to SGN. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWN, HAK, HGH, PUS, MNL, HKG, SZX, KUL, JHB, SIN, PKX, CAN, PEN, ICN, PVG, CKG and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Kota Kinabalu.
Yes, return flights from SGN to BKI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SGN

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BKI to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKI to SGN ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 726 miles (1,168 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BWN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN).