Kota Kinabalu International Airport is a large airport serving Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Its IATA code is BKI and its ICAO code is WBKK. The airport lies at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 12,402 ft (3,780 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Makassar time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BKI
- ICAO code
- WBKK
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 10 ft (3 m)
- Coordinates
- 5.9327, 116.0493
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 12,402 ft · 3,780 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LBU Labuan Airport | Labuan, Malaysia | 113 km · 70 mi |
| LWY Lawas Airport | Lawas, Malaysia | 140 km · 87 mi |
| KUD Kudat Airport | Kudat, Malaysia | 140 km · 87 mi |
| BWN Brunei International Airport | Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | 166 km · 103 mi |
| LMN Limbang Airport | Limbang, Malaysia | 170 km · 106 mi |
| SDK Sandakan Airport | Sandakan, Malaysia | 222 km · 138 mi |
| BKM Bakalalan Airport | Bakalalan, Malaysia | 223 km · 139 mi |
| LBW Yuvai Semaring Airport | Long Bawan, Indonesia | 229 km · 142 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BKI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 1,431 | 889 | 773 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 3,797 | 2,359 | 2,050 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,090 | 2,542 | 2,209 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,805 | 2,986 | 2,595 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 5,770 | 3,586 | 3,116 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,784 | 4,215 | 3,663 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,349 | 5,809 | 5,048 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,080 | 6,263 | 5,443 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 10,728 | 6,666 | 5,793 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,174 | 6,943 | 6,034 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,262 | 6,998 | 6,081 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,783 | 7,943 | 6,902 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,740 | 9,159 | 7,959 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,115 | 9,392 | 8,161 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,247 | 9,474 | 8,233 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 17,316 | 10,760 | 9,350 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | KINABALU APP | 119.100 |
| A/G | KINABALU RDO | 682.500 |
| ACC | KINABALU CON | 126.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.400 |
| GND | KINABALU GND | 121.600 |
| INFO | KINABALU | 133.300 |
| TWR | KINABALU TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
The IATA code of Kota Kinabalu International Airport is BKI and its ICAO code is WBKK.
Where is Kota Kinabalu International Airport located?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, at 5.9327, 116.0493.
What time zone is Kota Kinabalu International Airport in?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Makassar. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 12,402 ft (3,780 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Labuan Airport (LBU), about 113 km (70 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.