BKI
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Kota Kinabalu · MalaysiaICAO WBKK
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is an airport serving Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 5° 56' 14.0" N, 116° 3' 3.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. With 30 direct destinations served by 20 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (GMT+8).
Destinations
30
Airlines
20
Elevation ft
10/ 3m
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BKI
ICAO Code
WBKK
City
Kota Kinabalu
Country
Malaysia
Elevation
10 ft
Local Time
02:31 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:5.9372°
Longitude:116.0510°
Popular Routes from BKI
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HKG | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 1,135 mi | 2h 49m | medium-haul | 285 kg | View |
| ICN | Seoul, South Korea | 2,267 mi | 4h 58m | medium-haul | 569 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 890 mi | 2h 11m | short-haul | 365 kg | View |
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 1,013 mi | 2h 35m | medium-haul | 254 kg | View |
| BWN | Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | 103 mi | 0h 42m | short-haul | 42 kg | View |
| KCH | Kuching, Malaysia | 499 mi | 1h 27m | short-haul | 205 kg | View |
| MNL | Manila, Philippines | 679 mi | 1h 47m | short-haul | 279 kg | View |
| MYY | Miri, Malaysia | 180 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 74 kg | View |
| NRT | Tokyo, Japan | 2,570 mi | 5h 42m | long-haul | 620 kg | View |
| PVG | Shanghai, China | 1,774 mi | 4h 1m | medium-haul | 445 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BKI
20 active airlines serving Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
AirAsia
AKMalaysia
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
Cebu Pacific
5JPhilippines
China SSS
9CChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Dragonair
KADRAGON
Eastar Jet
ZESouth Korea
Hong Kong Express Airways
UOHong Kong SAR of China
Indonesia AirAsia
QZIndonesia
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Malindo Air
ODMalaysia
Royal Brunei Airlines
BIBrunei
SilkAir
MISingapore
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Zest Air
Z2Philippines
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kota Kinabalu International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labuan Airport | LBU | Labuan | Malaysia | 113 km |
| Lawas Airport | LWY | Lawas | Malaysia | 140 km |
| Kudat Airport | KUD | Kudat | Malaysia | 139 km |
| Sandakan Airport | SDK | Sandakan | Malaysia | 222 km |
| Brunei International Airport | BWN | Bandar Seri Begawan | Brunei | 166 km |
| Limbang Airport | LMN | Limbang | Malaysia | 170 km |
| Bakalalan Airport | BKM | Bakalalan | Malaysia | 222 km |
| Bario Airport | BBN | Bario | Malaysia | 252 km |
Other Airports in Malaysia
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
AORAlor Setar
Bakalalan Airport
BKMBakalalan
Bario Airport
BBNBario
Bintulu Airport
BTUBintulu
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
IPHIpoh
Senai International Airport
JHBJohor Bahru
Kerteh Airport
KTEKerteh
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
KBRKota Bahru
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
KULKuala Lumpur
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport
SZBKuala Lumpur
Sultan Mahmud Airport
TGGKuala Terengganu
Kuantan Airport
KUAKuantan
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 5° 56' 14.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 116° 3' 3.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 5.937210
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 116.051003
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 02:31 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 10 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 3 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
The IATA code for Kota Kinabalu International Airport is BKI, and its ICAO code is WBKK. The airport is located in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
How many destinations can you fly to from BKI?
There are 30 direct destinations available from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
What airlines fly from BKI?
There are 20 airlines operating from BKI, including AirAsia, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China SSS, and more.
What timezone is Kota Kinabalu International Airport in?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level.
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