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Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is an international airport serving Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), Malaysia. Its IATA code is BKI and its ICAO code is WBKK. It has one runway, 3,780 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BKI
- ICAO code
- WBKK
- City
- Kota Kinabalu
- Region / province
- Sabah
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 5.9327° N, 116.0493° E
- Elevation
- 3 m (10 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuching (UTC+08:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,780 m (12,402 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,780 m12,402 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
1,413 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
2,027 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
1,168 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| A/D | 119.100 MHz |
| Air / ground A/G | 682.500 MHz |
| ACC | 126.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.400 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.600 MHz |
| INFO | 133.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kota Kinabalu through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Malaysia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kuching International Airport | KCH | 802 km |
| Senai International Airport | JHB | 1,454 km |
| Malacca International Airport | MKZ | 1,583 km |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 1,629 km |
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 1,637 km |
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | 1,663 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
The IATA code of Kota Kinabalu International Airport is BKI and its ICAO code is WBKK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kota Kinabalu International Airport located?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, at coordinates 5.9327° N, 116.0493° E and an elevation of 3 m (10 ft).
How far is Kota Kinabalu International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 1,168 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 2,027 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 1,413 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 2 h.
How long is the runway at Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
The longest runway at Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 3,780 m (12,402 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.