Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (KCH–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
AK6350
AK AirAsia
320
6:00 AM
+08
7:25 AM
+08
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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MH6106
MH Malaysia
33X
10:10 AM
+08
11:45 AM
+08
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AK6352
AK AirAsia
320
11:40 AM
+08
1:10 PM
+08
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AK6356
AK AirAsia
320
2:35 PM
+08
4:05 PM
+08
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AK6354
AK AirAsia
32A
8:30 PM
+08
9:55 PM
+08
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AK6358
AK AirAsia
320
9:10 PM
+08
10:40 PM
+08
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AK6351
AK AirAsia
320
7:50 AM
+08 T1
9:10 AM
+08
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AK6353
AK AirAsia
320
1:35 PM
+08 T1
3:00 PM
+08
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AK6357
AK AirAsia
320
4:30 PM
+08 T1
5:50 PM
+08
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AK6355
AK AirAsia
32A
6:45 PM
+08 T1
8:05 PM
+08
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
3 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 499 mi 1h 25m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

KCH–BKI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia lead the route. The flight covers 499 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KCH–BKI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 28 320, 32A 1h25-1h30
MH Malaysia Airlines 1 33X 1h35 Oneworld
OD Batik Air Malaysia 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
32A Airbus A320 – AK
33X Airbus A330-200 Freighter – MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK + OD (28 flights/wk, 97%)
Oneworld: MH (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KCH to BKI direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KCH to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
136
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 Kuching

Nearby airports with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Metric KCH→BKI SBW→BKI
Distance from KCH 125 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 29 10
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of KCH 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 Kuching.
KCH: +08 · BKI: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Kuching, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Distance & Flight Time
499 mi / 802 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 35m.

KCH–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kuching to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance499 mi / 802 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights29 out / 25 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: KCH
IATA / ICAOKCH / WBGG
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation89 ft / 27 m
Destination: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KCH to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 35m. The route covers 499 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from KCH to BKI. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGK, HKG, KWE, BWN, SBW, KBR, MYY, BTU, JHB, KUL, PVG, SIN, PEN and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BKI to KCH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBW. 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 KCH to BKI

Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KCH to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KCH to BKI ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 499 miles (802 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CGK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sibu (SBW).