Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is the airport for Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, and carries the codes BKI (IATA) and WBKK (ICAO). The field sits at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m), and its clocks follow Asia/Kuching; all times on this page are the airport's local time. Use the arrivals and departures pages to check today's flights at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Kota Kinabalu International Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | WBKK |
|---|---|
| IATA | BKI |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Kota Kinabalu |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.9327, 116.0493 |
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Key facts about Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located at 5.9327, 116.0493, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. The airport keeps Asia/Kuching time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 3.2 aircraft movements per day at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 09:00-11:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 12 | AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, World Cargo Airlines |
| 2 | Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) | 6 | AirAsia, China Southern Airlines |
| 3 | Sandakan (SDK) | 5 | AirAsia |
| 4 | Tawau (TWU) | 4 | AirAsia |
| 5 | Kuching (KCH) | 4 | AirAsia |
| 6 | Penang (PEN) | 3 | AirAsia |
| 7 | Miri (MYY) | 3 | AirAsia |
| 8 | Johor Bahru (JHB) | 2 | AirAsia |
| 9 | Singapore (SIN) | 2 | Tiger Airways |
| 10 | Shenzhen (Bao'an) (SZX) | 1 | AirAsia |
| 11 | Beijing (PKX) | 1 | AirAsia |
| 12 | Hangzhou (HGH) | 1 | AirAsia |
| 13 | Hong Kong (HKG) | 1 | AirAsia |
| 14 | Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) | 1 | Shanghai Airlines |
| 15 | Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) | 1 | Royal Brunei Airlines |
Origins we tracked to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 7 | AirAsia, Kargo Xpress, Malaysia Airlines, World Cargo Airlines |
| 2 | Tawau (TWU) | 5 | AirAsia, Malindo Air |
| 3 | Kuching (KCH) | 3 | AirAsia |
| 4 | Seoul (ICN) | 2 | Jeju Air |
| 5 | Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) | 2 | Royal Brunei Airlines |
| 6 | Taipei (TPE) | 1 | AirAsia |
| 7 | Shenzhen (Bao'an) (SZX) | 1 | AirAsia |
| 8 | Beijing (PKX) | 1 | AirAsia |
| 9 | Johor Bahru (JHB) | 1 | AirAsia |
| 10 | Miri (MYY) | 1 | AirAsia |
| 11 | Sandakan (SDK) | 1 | AirAsia |
| 12 | Chongqing (CKG) | 1 | Chongqing Airlines |
| 13 | Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) | 1 | China Southern Airlines |
| 14 | Hong Kong (HKG) | 1 | Hong Kong Express Airways |
We observed 12 different airlines on tracked BKI movements.
Facts last refreshed: 17 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Kota Kinabalu International Airport lies about 5.3 km (3 mi) from central Kota Kinabalu, measured in a straight line. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight status
How do I check Kota Kinabalu International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Kota Kinabalu International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Kota Kinabalu International Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Kota Kinabalu International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Kota Kinabalu International Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes BKI and WBKK mean?
Both identify the same airport. BKI is the IATA code for Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; WBKK is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Kota Kinabalu International Airport in?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport keeps Asia/Kuching time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.