Kota Baharu to Kota Kinabalu (KBR–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AK5346
AK AirAsia
32N
8:40 PM
+08
11:15 PM
+08
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AK5345
AK AirAsia
32N
5:40 PM
+08 T1
8:15 PM
+08
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kota Baharu to Kota Kinabalu
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 945 mi 2h 35m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

KBR–BKI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 945 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KBR–BKI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 3 32N 2h35
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (3 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, KBR to BKI direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KBR to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
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 Kota Baharu

Nearby airports with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Metric KBR→BKI PEN→BKI
Distance from KBR 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 14
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of KBR 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 Kota Baharu.
KBR: +08 · BKI: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Kota Baharu, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Distance & Flight Time
945 mi / 1,521 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.

KBR–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kota Baharu to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance945 mi / 1,521 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: KBR
IATA / ICAOKBR / WMKC
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
Destination: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KBR to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 945 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from KBR to BKI. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KCH, JHB, KUL, SZB, PEN and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BKI to KBR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PEN. 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 KBR to BKI

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KBR to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KBR to BKI ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 945 miles (1,521 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via KCH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Penang (PEN).