Charter Kota Kinabalu to Mulu privately from US$8,000, about 54 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Mulu (MZV) and Mulu to Kota Kinabalu — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Kota Kinabalu and Mulu is about 251 km (156 miles), or 135 nautical miles.
From RM38,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Kota Kinabalu–Mulu spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (MYR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 54 min | 49 min – 59 min | RM38,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 45 min | 41 min – 50 min | RM45,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (MYR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 54 min | RM38,000 – RM52,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 52 min | RM42,000 – RM56,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (MYR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 45 min | RM45,000 – RM63,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 44 min | RM49,000 – RM71,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 43 min | RM54,000 – RM75,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Kota Kinabalu and Mulu? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia: Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Mulu, Malaysia: Mulu Airport.
| Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Mulu Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | WBKK / BKI | WBMU / MZV |
| Longest hard runway | 12,402 ft | 4,921 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 10 ft | 80 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,921 ft at Mulu Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,421 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,486 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,921 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,386 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,721 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,866 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,021 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,096 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,921 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,586 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,421 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,666 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,721 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,166 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,421 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,386 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,643 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,336 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 721 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,586 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 655 ft short |
4,600 km 4,286 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 9 ft short |
5,926 km 5,612 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 21 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,086 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 229 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,906 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 519 ft short |
7,400 km 7,086 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 379 ft short |
7,800 km 7,486 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 131 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,086 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,079 ft short |
14,260 km 13,946 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 879 ft short |
11,112 km 10,798 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,079 ft short |
12,960 km 12,646 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 121 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,631 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Marudi Airport (3,274 ft, 55 km) · Ulu Ulu Resort Heliport
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 251 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Kota Kinabalu–Mulu is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 54 min gate to gate over 251 km (156 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Kota Kinabalu–Mulu departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Mulu to Kota Kinabalu runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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