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

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138 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 29m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AK6493
AK AirAsia
32A
7:55 AM
+08
8:40 AM
+08
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK6487
AK AirAsia
32A
10:30 AM
+08
11:20 AM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK6491
AK AirAsia
32N
1:35 PM
+08
2:20 PM
+08
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK6497
AK AirAsia
32N
3:15 PM
+08
4:00 PM
+08
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK6495
AK AirAsia
32N
6:15 PM
+08
7:05 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK6485
AK AirAsia
32A
6:20 PM
+08
7:10 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK6492
AK AirAsia
32N
7:29 AM
+08 T1
8:20 AM
+08
0h 51m
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK6486
AK AirAsia
32A
9:15 AM
+08 T1
10:05 AM
+08
0h 50m
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK6490
AK AirAsia
32N
12:25 PM
+08 T1
1:10 PM
+08
0h 45m
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK6496
AK AirAsia
32N
2:05 PM
+08 T1
2:50 PM
+08
0h 45m
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK6494
AK AirAsia
32N
5:05 PM
+08 T1
5:50 PM
+08
0h 45m
72%
M T W T F S S
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AK6484
AK AirAsia
32A
5:05 PM
+08 T1
5:55 PM
+08
0h 50m
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
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Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 138 mi 0h 48m nonstop

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

All carriers operating nonstop SDK–BKI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 42 32A, 32N 0h45-0h50
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – AK
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (42 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
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
~6h
Fastest
~6h
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 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 2
Weekly flights 42 71
Flight time 0h 48m 0h 45m
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 48m gate to gate.

SDK–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance138 mi / 222 km
Flight time0h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 138 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SDK to BKI: AirAsia.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kuala Lumpur.
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 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).