Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (KCH–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK AirAsia | 31 | 320, 32N | 1h25-1h30 | – | – | – |
| MH Malaysia Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| OD Batik Air Malaysia | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kota Kinabalu from Kuching
| Metric | KCH→BKI | SBW→BKI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KCH | – | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
KCH: +08 · BKI: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Kuching, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
KCH–BKI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KCH to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KCH to BKI is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 499 miles (802 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miri, Brunei and Senai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sibu (SBW).