Malaysia to Japan Β· 2,576 miles (4,146 km)

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tokyo (NRT) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tokyo (NRT): Batik Air Malaysia. The two airports are 2,576 miles (4,146 km) apart. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Manila, Taipei and Bandar Seri Begawan and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from BKI to NRT

  • Batik Air Malaysia logo
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BKI to NRT with one stop

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

  • Via Manila (MNL)Philippines AirAsia, then Cebu Pacific Air, Jetstar Japan and 3 more
    Philippines AirAsia logo
    Cebu Pacific Air logo
    Jetstar Japan logo
    JAL logo
    +2
  • Via Taipei (TPE)AirAsia, then EVA Air, China Airlines and 8 more
    AirAsia logo
    EVA Air logo
    China Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    +7
  • Via Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)Royal Brunei Airlines the whole way
    Royal Brunei Airlines logo
    Royal Brunei Airlines logo
  • Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    K6
  • Via Busan (PUS)Air Busan the whole way
    BX
    Jeju Air logo
    BX
    Korean Air logo
    +2
  • Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
  • Via Sendai (SDJ)Batik Air Malaysia the whole way
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)Spring Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    AirAsia logo
    Air China logo
    Jetstar Japan logo
    JAL logo
    +6
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)AirAsia, then ANA and Air China
    AirAsia logo
    ANA logo
    Air China logo
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)HK Express the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    HK Express logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Jetstar Japan logo
    Hong Kong Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Shenzhen (SZX)AirAsia, then Shenzhen Airlines
    AirAsia logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Jeju Air and Jin Air the whole way
    Jeju Air logo
    Jin Air logo
    AirAsia logo
    Jeju Air logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Korean Air logo
    +10
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Chongqing Airlines, then Air China
    OQ
    Air China logo
  • Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    Scoot logo
    JAL logo
    ANA logo
    Singapore Airlines logo
    +2
See all 17 in Routes

BKI to NRT: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from BKI to NRT?

Batik Air Malaysia flies nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tokyo (NRT).

How far is Kota Kinabalu from Tokyo by plane?

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Tokyo (NRT) are 2,576 miles (4,146 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

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

Where can I connect between Kota Kinabalu and Tokyo?

The most direct connections are through Manila (MNL), Taipei (TPE), Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN), Fuzhou (FOC) and Busan (PUS). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Royal Brunei Airlines through Bandar Seri Begawan.

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.