Kuala Lumpur (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): Batik Air Malaysia. The two airports are 1,017 miles (1,636 km) apart. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Johor Bharu, Singapore and Kuching and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SZB to BKI
- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
SZB to BKI with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Johor Bharu (JHB)Firefly and Batik Air Malaysia, then AirAsia
- Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot the whole way
- Via Kuching (KCH)Batik Air Malaysia, then AirAsia
- Via Kota Bharu (KBR)Firefly and Batik Air Malaysia, then AirAsia
- Via Penang (PEN)Firefly and Batik Air Malaysia, then AirAsia
- Via Jakarta (CGK)TransNusa and Batik Air Malaysia, then Indonesia AirAsia8B
SZB to BKI: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SZB to BKI?
Batik Air Malaysia flies nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu by plane?
Kuala Lumpur (SZB) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI) are 1,017 miles (1,636 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does SZB 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 SZB to BKI with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?
The most direct connections are through Johor Bharu (JHB), Singapore (SIN), Kuching (KCH), Kota Bharu (KBR) and Penang (PEN). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Scoot through Singapore.
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.