Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu (HGH–BKI) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SZX Shenzhen 5h 47m 3UCACZ → AK Shenzhen (SZX) to Kota Kinabalu flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 11m 3UAQCA → AKCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
HKG Hong Kong 7h 43m CACXGJ → AKCXUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
CKG Chongqing 8h 15m 3UCAGJ → CZOQ Chongqing (CKG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
ICN Seoul 8h 25m CAHOKE → 7CAKKE Seoul (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
KUL Sepang 8h 41m D7FMMF → 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu flights
SIN Singapore 8h 45m GJMFMU → SQTR Singapore (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
PUS Busan 9h 35m GJ → BXOZ Busan (PUS) to Kota Kinabalu flights
TPE Taoyuan 12h 30m BRCAMF → AK Taoyuan (TPE) to Kota Kinabalu flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 12h 54m AFKLMU → 9CAKFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
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Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,703 mi 5h 5m nonstop

HGH–BKI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 1,703 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HGH–BKI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 7 32A 3h52 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (7 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, HGH to BKI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HGH to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
SZX ~5h 47m CAN ~6h 11m BWN ~6h 30m MNL ~6h 50m HKG ~7h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
757
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kota Kinabalu from Hangzhou

Nearby airports with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Metric HGH→BKI PVG→BKI
Distance from HGH – 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 7 35
Flight time 5h 5m 4h 8m
Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
Airports within 200 miles of HGH with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kota Kinabalu is 0 hours the same as Hangzhou.
HGH: CST · BKI: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,703 mi / 2,741 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective since July 2025. The cumulative stay must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Permitted purposes include tourism, business, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Employment and study still require a visa obtained in advance.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to HGH

Hangzhou Metro Line 7 serves the airport, connecting to central Hangzhou (West Lake area via transfer) in 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). The airport metro station opened in 2021. Trains operate from around 6am to 11pm.The airport is 30km southeast of central Hangzhou. Taxis cost ¥70–110 and take 40–60 minutes via the expressway. Airport shuttle buses (¥20–30) serve major hotels and the city centre. Ride-hailing (DiDi) is widely used.

Facts

HGH–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance1,703 mi / 2,741 km
Flight time5h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HGH
Full nameHangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
IATA / ICAOHGH / ZSHC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.0M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: BKI
Full nameKota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HGH to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take about 5h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,703 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HGH to BKI: AirAsia.
This route has daily 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 Shenzhen Bao'an, Guangzhou Baiyun and Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from BKI to HGH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG. 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 HGH to BKI

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HGH to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HGH to BKI is about 5 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,703 miles (2,741 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shenzhen Bao'an, Guangzhou Baiyun and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).