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

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1,147 mi airlines 83/wk
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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AK5192
AK AirAsia
320
6:15 AM
+08 T2
9:05 AM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK5198
AK AirAsia
32A
8:35 AM
+08 T2
11:20 AM
+08
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH2710+6
MH Malaysia
73H
10:15 AM
+08 T1
1:05 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FY7720cs
FY Northwest Regional Airlines
73H
10:25 AM
+08 T1
1:25 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
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TK7939cs
TK Turkish
73H
10:25 AM
+08 T1
1:25 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WY5666cs
WY Oman
73H
10:25 AM
+08 T1
1:25 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
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QR5464cs
QR Qatar
73H
10:25 AM
+08 T1
1:25 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH2668+4
MH Malaysia
73H
2:15 PM
+08 T1
5:05 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ5638cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
73H
2:50 PM
+08 T1
5:45 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FY7722cs
FY Northwest Regional Airlines
73H
2:50 PM
+08 T1
5:45 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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PR3498cs
PR Philippine
73H
2:50 PM
+08 T1
5:45 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK5194
AK AirAsia
320
3:25 PM
+08 T2
6:20 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK5196
AK AirAsia
320
6:20 PM
+08 T2
9:05 PM
+08
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AK5193
AK AirAsia
320
9:40 AM
+08
12:30 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK5199
AK AirAsia
32A
11:45 AM
+08
2:30 PM
+08
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MH2711+7
MH Malaysia
7M8
1:50 PM
+08
4:40 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FY7721cs
FY Northwest Regional Airlines
73H
2:10 PM
+08
5:10 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
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TK7946cs
TK Turkish
73H
2:10 PM
+08
5:10 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
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SQ5641cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
73H
2:10 PM
+08
5:10 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
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WY5730cs
WY Oman
73H
2:10 PM
+08
5:10 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
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FY7723cs
FY Northwest Regional Airlines
73H
6:30 PM
+08
9:20 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MH2669+7
MH Malaysia
73H
6:30 PM
+08
9:20 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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TK7995cs
TK Turkish
7M8
6:30 PM
+08
9:20 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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PR3499cs
PR Philippine
73H
6:30 PM
+08
9:20 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK5195
AK AirAsia
320
6:45 PM
+08
9:40 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK5197
AK AirAsia
320
9:30 PM
+08
12:15 AM+1
+08
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Sepang to Sandakan
2 carriers, 83 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 83 Flights/wk 1,147 mi 2h 45m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

KUL–SDK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,147 miles in approximately 2h 45m. 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, 32A 2h45-2h55
MH Malaysia Airlines Also: 8M, FY, PR, QR, SQ, TK, WY 14 73H 2h50 Oneworld 8M, FY, PR, QR, SQ, TK, WY
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
32A Airbus A320 – AK
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FY, MH, PR, QR, SQ, TK, WY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (28 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: MH (14 flights/wk, 33%)
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
13
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
87
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KUL to SDK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
22
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 2 1
Weekly flights 83
Flight time 2h 45m 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 45m to 3h 0m.
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 45m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights83 out / 87 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 45m to 3h. The route covers 1,147 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. Plus 7 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 83 nonstop flights per week from KUL to SDK. The return direction has about 87 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SIN and BKI. 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 AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. With 83 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 45 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,147 miles (1,846 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 170 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SIN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Singapore (SIN).