Distance From Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, BKI - NKG Distance

The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 1792 miles or 2884 kilometers or 1557 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 Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Nanjing takes around 4 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 4 hours 7 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 - NKG

Kilometers		2884 km
Statute Miles		1792 miles
Nautical Miles		1557 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 7 minutes

Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - BKI to NKG Flight Path

Location of Kota Kinabalu International Airport & Nanjing Lukou International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKI - NKG

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

Location	Local Time
Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)	2026-07-26, 22:46:30 +08
Nanjing (China)	2026-07-26, 22:46:30 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

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG / ZSNJ) Nanjing, China