Distance From Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, BKI - TFU Distance

The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is 1846 miles or 2971 kilometers or 1603 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kota Kinabalu ( Malaysia ) to Chengdu (Jianyang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Chengdu (Jianyang) takes around 4 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu (Jianyang), China is 4 hours 14 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BKI - TFU

Kilometers		2971 km
Statute Miles		1846 miles
Nautical Miles		1603 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 14 minutes

Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport Flight Route Map - BKI to TFU Flight Path

Location of Kota Kinabalu International Airport & Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kota Kinabalu to Chengdu (Jianyang) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Chengdu (Jianyang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKI - TFU

Time difference between Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) and Chengdu (Jianyang) (China) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)	2026-09-13, 22:30:45 +08
Chengdu (Jianyang) (China)	2026-09-13, 22:30:45 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI / WBKK) Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Destination

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU / ZUTF) Chengdu (Jianyang), China