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

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138 mi airlines 35/wk
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AK6493
AK AirAsia
32A
7:55 AM
+08
8:40 AM
+08
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AK6487
AK AirAsia
32N
11:40 AM
+08
12:25 PM
+08
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AK6491
AK AirAsia
32N
1:35 PM
+08
2:20 PM
+08
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AK6497
AK AirAsia
32A
3:20 PM
+08
4:05 PM
+08
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AK6495
AK AirAsia
32A
6:25 PM
+08
7:15 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK6492
AK AirAsia
32A
6:45 AM
+08 T1
7:30 AM
+08
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AK6486
AK AirAsia
32N
10:25 AM
+08 T1
11:15 AM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6496
AK AirAsia
32A
2:40 PM
+08 T1
3:25 PM
+08
0h 45m
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AK6490
AK AirAsia
32N
3:00 PM
+08 T1
3:45 PM
+08
0h 45m
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AK6494
AK AirAsia
32A
5:15 PM
+08 T1
6:00 PM
+08
0h 45m
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AK6484
AK AirAsia
32A
8:20 PM
+08 T1
9:05 PM
+08
0h 45m
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Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 138 mi 0h 45m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDK–BKI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 35 32A, 32N 0h45-0h50
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – AK
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (35 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SDK to BKI direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDK to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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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 Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan

Nearby airports with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Metric SDK→BKI TWU→BKI
Distance from SDK 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 35 65
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of SDK with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

SDK–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance138 mi / 222 km
Flight time0h 45m to 0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 42 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: SDK
IATA / ICAOSDK / WBKS
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDK to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 0h 50m. The route covers 138 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from SDK to BKI. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BKI to SDK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TWU. 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 SDK to BKI

Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SDK to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tawau (TWU).