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How long is the flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

SDKSandakan
BKIKota Kinabalu
Flight Time
45 min
Distance
222km

138 miles

Departure
20:49
Arrival
21:34
From

SDKSandakan

Sandakan Airport

Departure 20:49 · Asia/Kuching

To

BKIKota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Arrival 21:34 · Asia/Kuching

Route Details

The flight from Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu covers a distance of approximately 222 kilometers (138 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 45 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
Asia/Kuching
Arrival Time Zone
Asia/Kuching

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

A direct flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu takes around 45 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

The distance from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is about 222 kilometers (138 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 45 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.