Guiyang (Nanming) to Kota Kinabalu (KWE–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 1m 3UCZ AKCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
HKG Hong Kong 7h 30m UO AKCXUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
HGH Hangzhou 7h 30m 3U9HCA AK Hangzhou (HGH) to Kota Kinabalu flights
KUL Sepang 8h 2m AQOD 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 38m 3UCACZ AKFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
SZX Shenzhen 10h 3UCZHU AK Shenzhen (SZX) to Kota Kinabalu flights
SIN Singapore 10h 30m GS SQTR Singapore (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
ICN Seoul 10h 39m GY 7CAKKE Seoul (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 14h 25m 3UAQFU MF Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Kota Kinabalu flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 16h 50m GY AK Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
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Guiyang (Nanming) to Kota Kinabalu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,549 mi 4h nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between KWE and BKI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KWE to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
621
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kota Kinabalu is 0 hours the same as Guiyang (Nanming).
KWE: CST · BKI: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Guiyang (Nanming), it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,549 mi / 2,492 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective since July 2025. The cumulative stay must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Permitted purposes include tourism, business, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Employment and study still require a visa obtained in advance.

Getting to KWE

Metro Line 2 connects central Guiyang (Lincheng Donglu station) to the airport in about 35 minutes (¥6–8), running from 07:00 to 22:30.Taxis from downtown cost ¥40–70 and take 30–45 minutes. DiDi ride-shares run ¥35–60. Airport shuttle buses connect to Guiyang North Railway Station and the city center for ¥10–15. The expressway to the airport is generally clear outside of rush hours.

KWE–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guiyang (Nanming) to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance1,549 mi / 2,492 km
Flight time4h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KWE
IATA / ICAOKWE / ZUGY
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr18.1M
Elevation3,736 ft / 1,139 m
Destination: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWE to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,549 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Hangzhou Xiaoshan.
Yes, return flights from BKI to KWE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 KWE to BKI

Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

KWE to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWE to BKI is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,549 miles (2,492 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Hangzhou Xiaoshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.