KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
1,846 km
1,147 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
1,846 km
1,147 mi / 997 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
79°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

KUL SDK
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code KUL SDK
ICAO Code WMKK WBKS
City Kuala Lumpur Sandakan
Country Malaysia Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Kuching
Elevation 69 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 5.900000, 118.060000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 1,846 kilometers (1,147 miles / 997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Malaysia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 10:16 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 10:16 in Sandakan.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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