Malaysia to South Korea Β· 2,182 miles (3,511 km)

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Busan (PUS) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Busan (PUS): Air Busan. The two airports are 2,182 miles (3,511 km) apart. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Manila, Taipei and Xiamen and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from BKI to PUS

  • BX
    Air BusanNot in an alliance

BKI to PUS with one stop

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

  • Via Manila (MNL)Philippines AirAsia, then Philippine Airlines
    Philippines AirAsia logo
    Philippine Airlines logo
  • Via Taipei (TPE)AirAsia, then Jeju Air, Air Busan and 7 more
    AirAsia logo
    Jeju Air logo
    BX
    China Airlines logo
    +6
  • Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines, then Eastar Jet
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    ZE
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)Spring Airlines and Shanghai Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    AirAsia logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Korean Air logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)AirAsia, then Loong Air
    AirAsia logo
    GJ
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)HK Express the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    HK Express logo
    HK Express logo
    TΒ΄Way Air logo
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)AirAsia and China Southern Airlines, then Air Busan
    AirAsia logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    BX
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Jeju Air, Jin Air and 1 more, then Korean Air
    Jeju Air logo
    Jin Air logo
    AirAsia logo
    Korean Air logo
  • Via Tokyo (NRT)Batik Air Malaysia, then Jeju Air, Air Busan and 3 more
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    Jeju Air logo
    BX
    Korean Air logo
    +2
  • Via Singapore (SIN)AirAsia and Scoot, then Jeju Air and Singapore Airlines
    AirAsia logo
    Scoot logo
    Jeju Air logo
    Singapore Airlines logo
  • Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Malaysia Airlines the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    +1
    Malaysia Airlines logo

BKI to PUS: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from BKI to PUS?

Air Busan flies nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Busan (PUS).

How far is Kota Kinabalu from Busan by plane?

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Busan (PUS) are 2,182 miles (3,511 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

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

Where can I connect between Kota Kinabalu and Busan?

The most direct connections are through Manila (MNL), Taipei (TPE), Xiamen (XMN), Shanghai (PVG) and Hangzhou (HGH). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Spring Airlines through Shanghai.

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.