Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu (CGK–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QZ Indonesia AirAsia
320
12:45 PM
WIB T2
4:30 PM
+08
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QZ Indonesia AirAsia
320
5:00 PM
+08 T1
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Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,055 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

CGK–BKI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Indonesia AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 1,055 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGK–BKI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QZ Indonesia AirAsia 3 320 2h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – QZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QZ (3 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, CGK to BKI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGK to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
537
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
Kota Kinabalu is 1 hour ahead of Jakarta.
CGK: WIB · BKI: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Jakarta, it's 7:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,055 mi / 1,698 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
Getting to CGK

The airport rail link from BNI City Station (Sudirman Baru) takes 45 minutes (IDR 70,000-100,000 depending on promotions). Trains run every 30-60 minutes from early morning to late evening. BNI City connects to the Sudirman MRT station by foot, making it reachable from most central Jakarta neighborhoods. Buy tickets at the station counter or online at reservation.kci.id.

Grab and Gojek are the go-to ride-hail apps. From central Jakarta to CGK, expect IDR 124,000-200,000 and 45 minutes without traffic. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-19:00) can stretch that to two hours. Regular taxis from the city to the airport cost IDR 150,000-250,000 by meter. The DAMRI airport bus runs from Gambir and other hubs for IDR 40,000-60,000 but takes 90+ minutes.

Facts

CGK–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance1,055 mi / 1,698 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: CGK
Full nameSoekarno-Hatta International Airport
IATA / ICAOCGK / WIII
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Passengers/yr54.8M
Elevation34 ft / 10 m
Destination: BKI
Full nameKota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGK to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 1,055 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Indonesia AirAsia.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from CGK to BKI. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HGH, KWE, JHB, BWN, KCH, SZX, HKG, CAN, KUL, SIN, SZB, PEN, CKG, MNL, ICN, SGN, PVG, FOC and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kota Kinabalu is 1 hour ahead of Jakarta.
Yes, return flights from BKI to CGK 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 CGK to BKI

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from Indonesia AirAsia. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGK to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGK to BKI ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,055 miles (1,698 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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