Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Kota Kinabalu, MalaysiaBKI / WBKK
Major airport · 14 direct destinations · 1 runway · longest runway 12,402 ft
79 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Route
Kota Kinabalu → Hong Kong
BKI
Kota KinabaluKota Kinabalu International Airport
Kota KinabaluKota Kinabalu International AirportHKG
Hong KongHong Kong International Airport
Hong KongHong Kong International Airport- Distance
- 1,141 mi
- Estimated flight time
- ~2h 50m
Same local time in Kota Kinabalu and Hong Kong.
Observed nonstop
How often does this route fly?
Frequency
A couple of times a day
On average around 2 flights a day, observed from October 2025 to September 2026.
- 2
- flights per day
- 3
- busiest month · May
- 1
- quietest month · Nov
- 2 hr 38 min
- measured flight time
- 6 / 12
- months seen
Through the year
Per day, month by month
- –Jan2026
- –Feb
- –Mar
- –Apr
- 3May
- 1Jun
- 2Jul
- 2Aug
- 2Sep
- –Oct2025
- 1Nov
- –Dec
In April 2026 we saw less traffic at Kota Kinabalu in general than usual; compare that month with care.
In October 2025, December 2025, January 2026, February 2026 we do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen.
Airlines
Who flies it
AirAsiasummer
Hong Kong Express Airwayssummer
Raya Airwayssummer
MJets Airsummer
World Cargo Airlinesnow and then
Malaysia Airlinessummer
Through the day
Departure times
Local time in Kota Kinabalu. Most departures between 23:00 and 02:00.
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- 01:00
- 02:00
- 03:00
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- 23:00
Through the week
By weekday
- 0.8Mon
- 0.6Tue
- 0.8Wed
- 0.8Thu
- 1Fri
- 0.7Sat
- 0.9Sun
Fleet
Aircraft observed
- Airbus A321A32140%
- Airbus A320neoA20N30%
- Airbus A320A32015%
- Boeing 737-800B73813%
- Airbus A330-200A3324%
All the numbers in a table
| Month | Per day | Seen | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
| February 2026 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
| March 2026 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| April 2026 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| May 2026 | 3 | 23 |
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| June 2026 | 1 | 49 |
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| July 2026 | 2 | 51 |
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| August 2026 | 2 | 83 |
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| September 2026 | 2 | 70 |
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| October 2025 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
| November 2025 | 1 | 4 |
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| December 2025 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
Airlines observed on this route
From observed callsign routes on BKI-HKG - not a booking guarantee.
About this route
- International route: Kota Kinabalu and Hong Kong are in different countries.
- The 5th longest observed direct route from BKI, out of 14.
- The opposite direction has also been observed as a direct connection.
- Direct destinations observed from Kota Kinabalu: 14.
- Direct destinations observed from Hong Kong: 81.
The airports on this route
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR ChinaHKG / VHHH
International hub · 81 direct destinations · 3 runways · longest runway 12,467 ft
81 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Alternative airports for this journey
Same journey, a different airport nearby - with an observed direct connection.
About the route from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong
The observed direct connection between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) covers approximately 1,141 mi. The estimated flight time is around 2h 50m. AirAsia, Hong Kong Express Airways, Malaysia Airlines, MJets Air, Raya Airways and World Cargo Airlines have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
- How far is Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong by air?
- The great-circle distance between Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 1,141 mi.
- How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong?
- Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 2h 50m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
- Is there a direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong?
- Yes, a direct connection between BKI and HKG has been observed in our route data.
- Which airlines have been observed on this route?
- In the available route data: AirAsia, Hong Kong Express Airways, Malaysia Airlines, MJets Air, Raya Airways and World Cargo Airlines.
- How often is there a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong?
- On average around 2 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 280 observed flights. Mainly AirAsia, Hong Kong Express Airways, Raya Airways. That is an observation, not a timetable.
- What is the current time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Hong Kong?
- Same local time in Kota Kinabalu and Hong Kong.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
Route data updated on October 11, 2026.