Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (SDK–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK AirAsia | 35 | 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 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 65 |
| Flight time | 0h 45m | 0h 50m |
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 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).