Sepang to Sandakan (KUL–SDK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| 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 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sandakan from Sepang
| Metric | KUL→SDK | SIN→SDK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KUL | – | 185 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 44m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
KUL: +08 · SDK: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Sepang, it's 6:00 PM in Sandakan.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).