BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
3,732 km
2,319 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
3,732 km
2,319 mi / 2,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
29°
north northeast

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BKI KIX
Airport Name Kota Kinabalu International Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code BKI KIX
ICAO Code WBKK RJBB
City Kota Kinabalu Osaka
Country Malaysia Japan
Timezone Asia/Kuching Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 10 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 116.050000 34.430000, 135.240000

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 3,732 kilometers (2,319 miles / 2,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 06:33 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 07:33 in Osaka.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 216° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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