Direct flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

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PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia

Malaysia

BKI

Kota Kinabalu International Airpo

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Distance
1,780 miles  ·  (2,865 km)
Flight time
4 hours and 40 minutes
Airlines
  • AirAsia
  • Shanghai Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Boeing 737-800

Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from PVG to BKI, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Kota Kinabalu

What is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?

🌴  Tropical

Kota Kinabalu is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.

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Being located north of the equator, Kota Kinabalu experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.

Airlines flying from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

Airline-specific flight schedules from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Shanghai PVG to Kota Kinabalu BKI. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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AirAsia
AirAsia flight schedulefrom Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

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Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines flight schedulefrom Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

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Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu Flights

Flights from PVG to BKI are operated 14 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 04:05 - 20:05. The earliest flight departs at 04:05, the last flight departs at 20:05. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu takes 4 hours and 40 minutes. The flight distance between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu is 1,780 miles (or 2,865 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Kota Kinabalu?

There is 1 airport in Kota Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airpo (BKI).

How many flights per week are there from PVG to BKI?

There are 14 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

4 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu.

How far is Kota Kinabalu from Shanghai?

The distance from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu is 1,780 miles (2,865 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from PVG airport to BKI airport?

AirAsia and Shanghai Airlines are flying nonstop from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu.

What alliances have direct flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

There are no alliances flying direct from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu at the moment.

What classes are available from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

Aircraft types that fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu:

  • Airbus A320neo
  • Boeing 737-800

What is the earliest flight departing from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

The earliest flight departs at 04:05 from Shanghai and arrives at 08:45 at Kota Kinabalu.

What is the latest flight available from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

The latest flight departs at 20:05 from Shanghai and arrives at 00:30 at Kota Kinabalu.

Non-stop flights from PVG to BKI

1,780 miles (2,865 km)  ·  4h 40m

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