Cheap flights from Kota Bahru to Kota Kinabalu
945 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Kota Bahru to Kota Kinabalu at a glance
Cheap flights from Kota Bahru (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cover 945 miles (1,520 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.
Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.
Flying from Kota Bahru to Kota Kinabalu covers 945 miles (1,521 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 5th most competitive of 7 routes from Kota Bahru. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 945 miles. Direct carriers include AK.
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Airlines on this route
1 airlines fly Kota Bahru → Kota Kinabalu. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| AK | Direct |
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Kota Bahru to Kota Kinabalu — quick answers
How far is Kota Bahru from Kota Kinabalu by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Kota Bahru (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is 945 miles (1,520 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Kota Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?
The average nonstop flight time from KBR to BKI is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Kota Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?
1 airlines serve this route nonstop: AK. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.