BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
18,127 km
11,263 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
18,127 km
11,263 mi / 9,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
124°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

BSB SDK
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code BSB SDK
ICAO Code SBBR WBKS
City Brasilia Sandakan
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 3,497 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 5.900000, 118.060000

Brasilia (BSB) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 18,127 kilometers (11,263 miles / 9,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:23 in Brasilia, it's 10:23 in Sandakan. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,451 feet between the two airports. Sandakan Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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