Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (SDK–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SDK–BKI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 138 miles in approximately 0h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK AirAsia | 42 | 32A, 32N | 0h45-0h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan
| Metric | SDK→BKI | TWU→BKI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SDK | – | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 71 |
| Flight time | 0h 48m | 0h 45m |
Travel Essentials
SDK: +08 · BKI: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Sandakan, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
SDK–BKI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SDK to BKI
Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SDK to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SDK to BKI is about 0 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 138 miles (222 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tawau (TWU).