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Flights between Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN)

Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Malaysia ↔ Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China

A direct route between Kota Kinabalu and Guangzhou (Huadu) appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 4 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

AirAsia (AK)China Southern Airlines (CZ)
Distance
1,963 km
1,220 miles
Est. flight time
2h 57m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Malaysia

Jan
32°
37/27
180mm
Feb
33°
38/28
130mm
Mar
33°
38/28
150mm
Apr
33°
38/28
200mm
May
33°
38/28
200mm
Jun
32°
37/27
150mm
Jul
32°
37/27
150mm
Aug
32°
37/27
170mm
Sep
32°
37/27
200mm
Oct
32°
37/27
250mm
Nov
32°
37/27
280mm
Dec
32°
37/27
260mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in China

Jan
3°
8/-2
3mm
Feb
6°
11/1
8mm
Mar
13°
18/8
10mm
Apr
21°
26/16
20mm
May
26°
31/21
35mm
Jun
30°
35/25
75mm
Jul
31°
36/26
195mm
Aug
30°
35/25
180mm
Sep
26°
31/21
50mm
Oct
20°
25/15
20mm
Nov
12°
17/7
6mm
Dec
5°
10/0
2mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

China: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Kota Kinabalu from Guangzhou (Huadu)?

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) are around 1,963 km (1,220 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 57m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the BKI–CAN route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include AirAsia, China Southern Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Guangzhou (Huadu)?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in China?

Across China, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for China?

The UK FCDO currently rates China as Normal precautions. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.