Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu (HKG–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 49m ago
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AK236
AK AirAsia
32A
1:15 PM
HKT T2
4:05 PM
+08
2h 50m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
CX5790cs
CX Cathay Pacific
32N
9:25 PM
HKT T2 Red-eye
12:30 AM+1
+08
3h 5m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
UO790+1
UO Hong Kong Express Airways
32N
9:25 PM
HKT TT2 Red-eye
12:30 AM+1
+08
3h 5m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
CX5791+1
CX Cathay Pacific
32N
1:15 AM
+08 T1
4:25 AM
HKT
3h 10m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
AK237
AK AirAsia
32N
9:30 AM
+08 T1
12:25 PM
HKT
2h 55m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
BWN Bandar Seri Begawan 5h BIHX → BIMH Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 5h 53m 5JAYCX → Z2 Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu flights
TPE Taoyuan 6h 35m BRCICX → AK Taoyuan (TPE) to Kota Kinabalu flights
SIN Singapore 7h 5m AYCXET → SQTR Singapore (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
KUL Sepang 7h 20m AKAYCX → 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 7h 35m CX → AKCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
HGH Hangzhou 7h 54m CACXGJ → AK Hangzhou (HGH) to Kota Kinabalu flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 3m 9CCACX → 9CAKFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
CKG Chongqing 8h 25m CACXHB → CZOQ Chongqing (CKG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
PEN Penang 8h 55m AYCXMH → AK Penang (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,141 mi 3h 5m nonstop

HKG–BKI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia and Hong Kong Express Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,141 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–BKI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 7 32A 2h50 – – –
UO Hong Kong Express Airways Also: CX 7 32N 3h05 – – CX
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – AK
32N Airbus A320neo – CX, UO
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK + UO (14 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, HKG to BKI direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
BWN ~5h 0m MNL ~5h 53m TPE ~6h 35m SIN ~7h 5m KUL ~7h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
971
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 Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Metric HKG→BKI SZX→BKI CAN→BKI
Distance from HKG – 24 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 21 7 26
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 11m 3h 10m
Shenzhen (SZX) to Kota Kinabalu flights · Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
Airports within 200 miles of HKG 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 Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · BKI: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,141 mi / 1,836 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. All travelers must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online up to 3 days before arrival.

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

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

Facts

HKG–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance1,141 mi / 1,836 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HKG
Full nameHong Kong International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: BKI
Full nameKota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,141 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from HKG to BKI: AirAsia and Hong Kong Express Airways.
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 Brunei, Ninoy Aquino and Taiwan Taoyuan.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BKI 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.
Yes, return flights from BKI to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZX and CAN. 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 HKG to BKI

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia and Hong Kong Express Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HKG to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to BKI is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,141 miles (1,836 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brunei, Ninoy Aquino and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).