Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu (HGH–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AK1575
AK AirAsia
32N
8:35 PM
CST T4
12:55 AM+1
+08
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK1574
AK AirAsia
32N
3:05 PM
+08 T1
7:30 PM
CST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,703 mi 4h 20m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

HGH–BKI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 1,703 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 32N 4h20
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (7 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, 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HGH to BKI.
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One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
660
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 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 14
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of HGH with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

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 4h 20m.
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.

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.

HGH–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance1,703 mi / 2,741 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: HGH
IATA / ICAOHGH / ZSHC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.0M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HGH to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take approximately 4h 20m. The route covers 1,703 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from HGH to BKI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWN, TPE, SIN, HKG, ICN, CAN, SGN, PVG, KUL and SZX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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 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 ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. 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

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BWN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).