AMM
Amman
Jordan
8,914 km
5,539 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
8,914 km
5,539 mi / 4,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Amman
Heading
89°
east

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AMM SDK
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code AMM SDK
ICAO Code OJAI WBKS
City Amman Sandakan
Country Jordan Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Kuching
Elevation 2,395 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 5.900000, 118.060000

Amman (AMM) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 8,914 kilometers (5,539 miles / 4,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:37 in Amman, it's 06:37 in Sandakan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,349 feet between the two airports. Sandakan Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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