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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sandakan (SDK) flights

Nonstop from Kuala Lumpur International to Sandakan Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

1,846km

1,147 mi, great circle

Flying time

2h 52m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

4

average, November 2026

Airlines

2

passenger airlines

Airlines flying KUL to SDK

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

About 2h 52m gate to gate for the 1,846 km (1,147 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from KUL to SDK?

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, with about 4 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).