When flying from Kota Kinabalu to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Most people fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Africa. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.
These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Kota Kinabalu Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a BKI to JNB flight. Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.