The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 17,373 kilometers (10,795 miles / 9,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 06:03 in Belo Horizonte. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,705 feet between the two airports. Tancredo Neves International Airport sits higher than Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

The return flight from Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.