Johor Bharu (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Johor Bharu (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): AirAsia. The two airports are 903 miles (1,454 km) apart. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sibu, Kuching and Kuala Lumpur and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from JHB to BKI
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
JHB to BKI with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sibu (SBW)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Kuching (KCH)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more the whole way
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+1 - Via Kuala Lumpur (SZB)Batik Air Malaysia the whole way
- Via Tawau (TWU)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Kota Bharu (KBR)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Penang (PEN)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Jakarta (CGK)Indonesia AirAsia the whole way
JHB to BKI: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from JHB to BKI?
AirAsia flies nonstop from Johor Bharu (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
How far is Johor Bharu from Kota Kinabalu by plane?
Johor Bharu (JHB) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI) are 903 miles (1,454 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does JHB 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 JHB to BKI with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Johor Bharu and Kota Kinabalu?
The most direct connections are through Sibu (SBW), Kuching (KCH), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Kuala Lumpur (SZB) and Tawau (TWU). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AirAsia through Sibu.
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.