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Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Pekanbaru
There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Pekanbaru. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, about 4h 41m door to door (28 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 41m
Kota-Kinabalu to Pekanbaru at a glance
Fastest journey4h 41mVia Singapore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur
Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Pekanbaru
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
BKI Singapore (SIN) PKU
Leg 1: Scoot, AirAsia · Leg 2: Scoot
Sun12:15 BKI14:27 SIN1h 48m connection16:15 SIN15:56 PKUScoot
2Search
BKI Kuala Lumpur (KUL) PKU
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Lion Air
Thu11:30 BKI13:54 KUL2h 06m connection16:00 KUL15:34 PKUMalaysia Airlines + AirAsia
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,733 km1,076 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 41mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hPekanbaru vs Kota-Kinabalu
- Currency in Pekanbaru
- IDR
- Airports
- BKI → PKU
Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Pekanbaru: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Pekanbaru?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Pekanbaru?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,733 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Pekanbaru?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Jakarta (CGK). Scoot flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Pekanbaru?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Pekanbaru: Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru is 1 hour behind Kota-Kinabalu.





