Manila (Pasay) to Kota Kinabalu (MNL–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Manila (Pasay) to Kota Kinabalu
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 682 mi 2h 15m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

MNL–BKI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Zest Air leads the route. The flight covers 682 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MNL–BKI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Z2 Zest Air 4 320 2h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Z2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Z2 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MNL to BKI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MNL to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
SGN ~12h 50m SZX ~13h 30m PUS ~16h 40m HKG ~16h 48m CAN ~17h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
464
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kota Kinabalu is 0 hours the same as Manila (Pasay).
MNL: PST · BKI: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay), it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Distance & Flight Time
682 mi / 1,098 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Getting to MNL

No rail service currently connects the airport to Manila; the upcoming Metro Rail Transit extension is under construction. A metered taxi or ride-share is the most reliable option; Grab from Makati or BGC costs ₱200–400 but traffic can extend travel time to 60–90 minutes during peak hours.Airport-accredited yellow taxis are available at the metered taxi queue outside each terminal; flag fall ₱70. The NAIA Expressway toll road (₱110–165) significantly cuts travel time from the south. Budget 2–3 hours from the northern suburbs during rush hour.

Facts

MNL–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manila (Pasay) to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance682 mi / 1,098 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 7 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: MNL
Full nameNinoy Aquino International Airport
IATA / ICAOMNL / RPLL
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr50.3M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m
Destination: BKI
Full nameKota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MNL to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 682 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Zest Air.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from MNL to BKI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SGN, SZX, PUS, HKG, CAN, SIN, KUL, PVG, TPE, BWN and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BKI to MNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MNL to BKI

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from Zest Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MNL to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MNL to BKI ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 682 miles (1,098 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.