BUD
Budapest
Hungary
10,181 km
6,326 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
10,181 km
6,326 mi / 5,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
80°
east

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Airport Comparison

BUD SDK
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code BUD SDK
ICAO Code LHBP WBKS
City Budapest Sandakan
Country Hungary Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Budapest Asia/Kuching
Elevation 495 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 5.900000, 118.060000

Budapest (BUD) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 10,181 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Hungary with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:14 in Budapest, it's 12:14 in Sandakan. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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