Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu (JHB–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AK5302
AK AirAsia
32A
9:40 AM
+08
12:00 PM
+08
2h 20m
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AK5308
AK AirAsia
320
11:15 AM
+08
1:35 PM
+08
2h 20m
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AK5306
AK AirAsia
32A
3:15 PM
+08
5:35 PM
+08
2h 20m
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AK5304
AK AirAsia
320
6:30 PM
+08
8:50 PM
+08
2h 20m
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AK5310
AK AirAsia
32A
10:20 PM
+08
12:40 AM+1
+08
2h 20m
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AK5301
AK AirAsia
32A
7:00 AM
+08 T1
9:15 AM
+08
2h 15m
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AK5305
AK AirAsia
32A
12:30 PM
+08 T1
2:45 PM
+08
2h 15m
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AK5307
AK AirAsia
320
2:05 PM
+08 T1
4:20 PM
+08
2h 15m
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AK5309
AK AirAsia
32A
7:40 PM
+08 T1
9:55 PM
+08
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AK5303
AK AirAsia
320
9:15 PM
+08 T1
11:30 PM
+08
2h 15m
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Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu
1 carrier, 31 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 903 mi 2h 20m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

JHB–BKI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 903 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JHB–BKI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 31 320, 32A 2h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
32A Airbus A320 – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (31 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, JHB to BKI direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JHB to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
99
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 Johor Bahru

Nearby airports with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Metric JHB→BKI SIN→BKI KUL→BKI
Distance from JHB 30 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 7
Weekly flights 31 12 382
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 20m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of JHB 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 Johor Bahru.
JHB: +08 · BKI: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Johor Bahru, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Distance & Flight Time
903 mi / 1,454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.

JHB–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance903 mi / 1,454 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights31 out / 31 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: JHB
IATA / ICAOJHB / WMKJ
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JHB to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Senai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 903 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from JHB to BKI. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SIN, SBW, SGN, PEN, KCH, KUL, TWU and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BKI to JHB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SIN and KUL. 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 JHB to BKI

Senai International Airport (JHB) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

JHB to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JHB to BKI ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 903 miles (1,454 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SIN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Singapore (SIN) and Sepang (KUL).