Shenzhen to Kota Kinabalu flight distance & time (SZX-BKI)

How far is Shenzhen from Kota Kinabalu by plane? The great circle distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is 1,864 km / 1,006 nm, about 2h 28m flight time, with an initial heading of 172° (S).

FromShenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), Shenzhen, CN
ToKota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), Kota Kinabalu, MY
Distance1,864 km · 1,006 nm · 1,158 mi
Initial heading172° (S)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly SZX to BKI nonstop

TypeRange
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver 1,012 nm / 1,874 km
McDonnell F2H Banshee 1,017 nm / 1,883 km
Aermacchi M-346 1,021 nm / 1,891 km
Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-134 1,021 nm / 1,891 km
de Havilland D.H.104 Dove 1,021 nm / 1,891 km
Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero 1,026 nm / 1,900 km
Rockwell Aero Commander 500/520/560/680/685/720 1,034 nm / 1,915 km
Rockwell Aero Commander 500/520/560/680/685/720 1,034 nm / 1,915 km
Fokker F27 Friendship 1,040 nm / 1,926 km
Grumman F7F Tigercat 1,043 nm / 1,932 km
Piper PA-30 / PA-39 Twin Comanche 1,043 nm / 1,932 km
Douglas B-18 Bolo 1,043 nm / 1,932 km
Douglas F4D (F-6) Skyray 1,050 nm / 1,945 km
Heinkel He 111 1,053 nm / 1,950 km
de Havilland D.H.100 Vampire 1,060 nm / 1,963 km
Extra EA-400 1,060 nm / 1,963 km
Cessna 210 Centurion 1,065 nm / 1,972 km
Mikojan Gurewitsch / Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 1,069 nm / 1,980 km
Convair, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation CV-540/CV-580/CV-600/CV-640 1,069 nm / 1,980 km
FMA, Fabrica Militar de Aviones IA 50 Guarani II 1,077 nm / 1,995 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Shenzhen from Kota Kinabalu?
The great circle distance between Shenzhen and Kota Kinabalu is 1,864 km (1,006 nm / 1,158 mi).
How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Kota Kinabalu?
A direct flight from SZX to BKI takes about 2h 28m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Shenzhen to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.