Airport Comparison
| BKI | KUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
| IATA Code | BKI | KUL |
| ICAO Code | WBKK | WMKK |
| City | Kota Kinabalu | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 69 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.940000, 116.050000 | 2.750000, 101.710000 |
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 1,629 kilometers (1,012 miles / 879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.
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 a domestic route within Malaysia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 10:30 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 10:30 in Kuala Lumpur.
The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.