Distance From Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Incheon International Airport, BKI - ICN Distance

The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is 2276 miles or 3662 kilometers or 1976 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 Seoul ( South Korea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul takes around 5 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea is 5 hours 13 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 - ICN

Kilometers		3662 km
Statute Miles		2276 miles
Nautical Miles		1976 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 13 minutes

Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Incheon International Airport Flight Route Map - BKI to ICN Flight Path

Location of Kota Kinabalu International Airport & Incheon International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Seoul, South Korea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKI - ICN

Time difference between Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) and Seoul (South Korea) is 1 Hours.
Seoul time is 1 Hours ahead of Kota Kinabalu.

Location	Local Time
Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)	2025-12-18, 10:03:53 +08
Seoul (South Korea)	2025-12-18, 11:03:53 KST

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

Incheon International Airport (ICN / RKSI) Seoul, South Korea