Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Bharu (KBR) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Bharu (KBR): AirAsia. The two airports are 946 miles (1,522 km) apart. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kuching, Johor Bharu and Kuala Lumpur and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from BKI to KBR
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
BKI to KBR with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kuching (KCH)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Johor Bharu (JHB)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Kuala Lumpur (SZB)Batik Air Malaysia the whole way
- Via Penang (PEN)AirAsia, then Firefly
- Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot the whole way
- Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more the whole way
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BKI to KBR: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BKI to KBR?
AirAsia flies nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Bharu (KBR).
How far is Kota Kinabalu from Kota Bharu by plane?
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Kota Bharu (KBR) are 946 miles (1,522 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does BKI to KBR cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BKI to KBR with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu?
The most direct connections are through Kuching (KCH), Johor Bharu (JHB), Kuala Lumpur (SZB), Penang (PEN) and Singapore (SIN). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AirAsia through Kuching.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.