BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
4,809 km
2,988 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
4,809 km
2,988 mi / 2,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
28°
north northeast

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BKI CTS
Airport Name Kota Kinabalu International Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BKI CTS
ICAO Code WBKK RJCC
City Kota Kinabalu Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Malaysia Japan
Timezone Asia/Kuching Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 10 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 116.050000 42.780000, 141.690000

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 4,809 kilometers (2,988 miles / 2,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:43 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 13:43 in Chitose / Tomakomai.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). 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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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