AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
7,730 km
4,803 miles
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Distance
7,730 km
4,803 mi / 4,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL BKI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA Code AKL BKI
ICAO Code NZAA WBKK
City Auckland Kota Kinabalu
Country New Zealand Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuching
Elevation 23 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 5.940000, 116.050000

Auckland (AKL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is 7,730 kilometers (4,803 miles / 4,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:10 in Auckland, it's 12:10 in Kota Kinabalu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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