Malaysia Β· 168 miles (271 km)

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Lahad Datu (LDU) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Lahad Datu (LDU): MAXjet. The two airports are 168 miles (271 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Sandakan.

Airlines flying nonstop from BKI to LDU

  • MY
    MAXjetNot in an alliance

BKI to LDU with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sandakan (SDK)AirAsia, then MAXjet
    AirAsia logo
    MY

BKI to LDU: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from BKI to LDU?

MAXjet flies nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Lahad Datu (LDU).

How far is Kota Kinabalu from Lahad Datu by plane?

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Lahad Datu (LDU) are 168 miles (271 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does BKI to LDU 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 LDU with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Kota Kinabalu and Lahad Datu?

The most direct connections are through Sandakan (SDK).

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.