BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
5,440 km
3,380 miles
BNE
Brisbane
Australia
Distance
5,440 km
3,380 mi / 2,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BKI BNE
Airport Name Kota Kinabalu International Airport Brisbane International Airport
IATA Code BKI BNE
ICAO Code WBKK YBBN
City Kota Kinabalu Brisbane
Country Malaysia Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuching Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 10 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 116.050000 -27.380000, 153.120000

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Brisbane (BNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia is 5,440 kilometers (3,380 miles / 2,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Malaysia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:52 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 09:52 in Brisbane.

The return flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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