BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
3,797 km
2,359 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
3,797 km
2,359 mi / 2,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
north

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BKI PEK
Airport Name Kota Kinabalu International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code BKI PEK
ICAO Code WBKK ZBAA
City Kota Kinabalu Beijing
Country Malaysia China
Timezone Asia/Kuching Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 10 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 116.050000 40.080000, 116.580000

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 3,797 kilometers (2,359 miles / 2,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:05 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 10:05 in Beijing.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 181° (south). 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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