Sepang to Sandakan (KUL–SDK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,147 mi airlines 63/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 46m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AK5192
AK AirAsia
320
6:25 AM
+08 T2
9:15 AM
+08
2h 50m
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MH2710
MH Malaysia
73H
10:15 AM
+08 T1
1:05 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FY7720
FY Firefly
73H
10:15 AM
+08 T1
1:05 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK5198
AK AirAsia
32N
10:40 AM
+08 T2
1:24 PM
+08
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AK5194
AK AirAsia
320
1:55 PM
+08 T2
4:42 PM
+08
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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8M9597
8M Myanmar Airways
73H
2:15 PM
+08 T1
5:05 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MH2668
MH Malaysia
73H
2:15 PM
+08 T1
5:05 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FY7722
FY Firefly
73H
2:50 PM
+08 T1
5:45 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK5196
AK AirAsia
32N
6:36 PM
+08 T2
9:35 PM
+08
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AK5193
AK AirAsia
320
9:50 AM
+08
12:40 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MH7427
MH Malaysia
73H
12:45 PM
+08
3:35 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MH2711
MH Malaysia
73H
1:50 PM
+08
4:40 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FY7721
FY Firefly
73H
1:50 PM
+08
4:40 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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8M9596
8M Myanmar Airways
7M8
1:50 PM
+08
4:40 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK5199
AK AirAsia
32N
2:18 PM
+08
5:20 PM
+08
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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MH7437
MH Malaysia
73H
3:20 PM
+08
6:10 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK5195
AK AirAsia
320
5:20 PM
+08
8:20 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
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MH2669
MH Malaysia
73H
5:50 PM
+08
8:40 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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8M9595
8M Myanmar Airways
73H
5:50 PM
+08
8:40 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FY7723
FY Firefly
73H
6:30 PM
+08
9:20 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK5197
AK AirAsia
320
10:00 PM
+08
1:02 AM+1
+08
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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MH7433
MH Malaysia
7M8
11:50 PM
+08
2:40 AM+1
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Sepang to Sandakan
4 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 1,147 mi 2h 44m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

KUL–SDK is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,147 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KUL–SDK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 28 320, 32N 2h44-2h59
FY Firefly 14 73H 2h50-2h55
MH Malaysia Airlines 14 73H 2h50 Oneworld
8M Myanmar Airways International 7 73H 2h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
73H Boeing 737-800 – 8M, FY, MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8M + AK + FY (49 flights/wk, 78%)
Oneworld: MH (14 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KUL to SDK direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
79
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KUL to SDK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
19
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.

Other ways to reach Sandakan from Sepang

Nearby airports with service to Sandakan Airport.
Metric KUL→SDK SIN→SDK
Distance from KUL 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 63 1
Flight time 2h 44m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of KUL with service to Sandakan Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sepang, it's 6:00 PM in Sandakan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,147 mi / 1,846 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m to 2h 59m.
Getting to KUL

KLIA Ekspres train runs non-stop from KL Sentral to KLIA in 28 minutes (RM55 one-way). KLIA Transit (slightly slower, RM55, stops at three intermediate stations) also serves the airport. Both run from 5am to midnight, every 15–20 minutes. Road from central KL takes 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.

The airport is 50km south of central KL. Taxis and Grab from the city cost RM50–80. Budget Terminal KLIA2 (AirAsia hub) is a separate building served by the same rail link.

KUL–SDK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sepang to Sandakan route.
Route details
Distance1,147 mi / 1,846 km
Flight time2h 44m to 2h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights63 out / 79 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: SDK
IATA / ICAOSDK / WBKS
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KUL to SDK flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sandakan Airport take approximately 2h 44m to 2h 59m. The route covers 1,147 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Myanmar Airways International, AirAsia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from KUL to SDK. The return direction has about 79 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BKI and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDK to KUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SIN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 KUL to SDK

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) are connected by nonstop service from Myanmar Airways International, AirAsia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KUL to SDK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KUL to SDK ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,147 miles (1,846 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 142 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via BKI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Singapore (SIN).