Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): AirAsia and HK Express. The two airports are 1,141 miles (1,837 km) apart. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bandar Seri Begawan, Guangzhou and Haikou and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from HKG to BKI
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- HK ExpressNot in an alliance
HKG to BKI with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)Royal Brunei Airlines the whole way
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)Cathay Pacific, then AirAsia and China Southern Airlines
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hong Kong Airlines, Cathay Pacific and 1 more, then 9 Air
AQ - Via Manila (MNL)Cebu Pacific Air, Cathay Pacific and 4 more, then Philippines AirAsia
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- Via Xiamen (XMN)Cathay Pacific, then Xiamen Airlines
- Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
- Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air, China Airlines and 5 more, then AirAsia
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HKG to BKI: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from HKG to BKI?
AirAsia and HK Express fly nonstop from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
How far is Hong Kong from Kota Kinabalu by plane?
Hong Kong (HKG) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI) are 1,141 miles (1,837 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does HKG to BKI cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for HKG to BKI with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Hong Kong and Kota Kinabalu?
The most direct connections are through Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN), Guangzhou (CAN), Haikou (HAK), Manila (MNL) and Xiamen (XMN). On 2 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.