Penang to Kota Kinabalu (PEN–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AK5322
AK AirAsia
32A
3:30 PM
+08
6:20 PM
+08
2h 50m
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AK5324
AK AirAsia
32A
8:05 PM
+08
10:55 PM
+08
2h 50m
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AK5323
AK AirAsia
32A
12:25 PM
+08 T1
3:05 PM
+08
2h 40m
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AK5325
AK AirAsia
32A
5:00 PM
+08 T1
7:40 PM
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Penang to Kota Kinabalu
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,086 mi 2h 50m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

PEN–BKI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 1,086 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEN–BKI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 14 32A 2h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (14 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, PEN to BKI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEN to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
KUL ~15h 40m SGN ~16h 25m HKG ~16h 35m KCH ~17h 19m JHB ~17h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
235
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.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kota Kinabalu is 0 hours the same as Penang.
PEN: +08 · BKI: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Penang, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,086 mi / 1,747 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.
Facts

PEN–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Penang to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance1,086 mi / 1,747 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: PEN
Full namePenang International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
Destination: BKI
Full nameKota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEN to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Penang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,086 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PEN to BKI. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUL, SGN, HKG, KCH, JHB, CAN, SIN, PVG, SZX and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BKI to PEN 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 PEN to BKI

Penang International Airport (PEN) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PEN to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEN to BKI ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,086 miles (1,747 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.