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Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Busan (PUS) Flights

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Kota Kinabalu International AirportGimhae International Airport
Distance
2,174 miles
Flight time
5h 5m
Time difference
PUS is 1h ahead
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Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Busan

All times are shown in local time. Prices are for one-way, per adult, including taxes and fees.

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Flight route map

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Busan (PUS) Non-stop flight routes illustrated on a map.

Flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI), Sabah, to Busan (PUS), Busan-gwangyeoksi (Busan Metropolitan City), are shown on the map. Based on recorded flight history, the distance is approximately 2,174 miles.

Departure
Kota Kinabalu International Airport · Sabah, Malaysia · 5° 55' 58" N 116° 02' 58" E
Flight route
2,174 miles · 5h 5m
Direction
20.38° (NNE)
Geographic midpoint
The geographic midpoint is at latitude 20.67465, longitude 121.86048, approximately 1,090.48 miles from both airports.
Great-circle distance
2,181 miles
Time difference
PUS is 1h ahead
Destination
Gimhae International Airport · Busan-gwangyeoksi (Busan Metropolitan City), South Korea · 35° 10' 46" N 128° 56' 17" E
Distance and time are approximate; flight schedules and local times may change.

Route information

Distance
2,174 miles
Average flight time
5h 5m
Time difference
PUS is 1h ahead
Route direction
The initial bearing on the course from Kota Kinabalu to Busan is 20.38°, and the compass direction is NNE.

Airport information

Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
5° 55' 58" N, 116° 02' 58" E
Elevation: 10 ft (3 m)
Time zone: MYT UTC+8
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What's the weather like in Kota Kinabalu and Busan?

Temperature unit:

BKI · Kota Kinabalu

77°FSunnyFeels like 85°F
Humidity
86%
Wind
2 mph
Precipitation
0 mm

PUS · Busan

48°FMainly clearFeels like 42°F
Humidity
64%
Wind
6 mph
Precipitation
0 mm
Thu, Oct 2960°F | 48°FOvercast
Fri, Oct 3070°F | 54°FPartly cloudy
Sat, Oct 3166°F | 49°FMainly clear
Sun, Nov 157°F | 45°FModerate rain
Mon, Nov 268°F | 48°FModerate rain showers

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Which departure days are usually cheaper?

If you have flexibility with your travel dates, Tuesday and Wednesday departures are consistently your best bet for finding the lowest airfares. Across global flight routes, flying midweek can easily save you 10% to 20% compared to weekend departures, mainly because you avoid both Monday business trips and Friday weekend getaways. On the flip side, Fridays and Sundays tend to be the most expensive days of the week as leisure travelers head out and return. Another insider tip: opting for early morning flights (before 7:00 AM) or overnight red-eyes often unlocks additional savings while helping you breeze through airport security lines.

How far in advance do fares usually reach their lowest point?

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