Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan (BKI–SDK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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138 mi airlines 42/wk
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AK6492
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32A
6:45 AM
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AK6486
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32N
10:25 AM
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AK6496
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32A
2:40 PM
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AK6490
AK AirAsia
32N
3:00 PM
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AK6494
AK AirAsia
32A
5:15 PM
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AK6484
AK AirAsia
32A
8:20 PM
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AK6493
AK AirAsia
32A
7:55 AM
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AK6487
AK AirAsia
32N
11:40 AM
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AK6491
AK AirAsia
32N
1:35 PM
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AK6497
AK AirAsia
32A
3:20 PM
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 138 mi 0h 45m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

BKI–SDK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 138 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKI–SDK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 42 32A, 32N 0h45-0h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – AK
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (42 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BKI to SDK direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKI to SDK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
KUL ~20h 15m SIN ~26h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
21
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sandakan is 0 hours the same as Kota Kinabalu.
BKI: +08 · SDK: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu, it's 6:00 PM in Sandakan.
Distance & Flight Time
138 mi / 222 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 0h 50m.
Facts

BKI–SDK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan route.
Route details
Distance138 mi / 222 km
Flight time0h 45m to 0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 35 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: BKI
Full nameKota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: SDK
Full nameSandakan Airport
IATA / ICAOSDK / WBKS
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKI to SDK flights.
Nonstop flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sandakan Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 0h 50m. The route covers 138 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from BKI to SDK. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUL and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDK to BKI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BKI to SDK

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BKI to SDK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKI to SDK ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 138 miles (222 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.