AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
11,026 km
6,851 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
11,026 km
6,851 mi / 5,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
68°
east northeast

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AMS SDK
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sandakan Airport
IATA Code AMS SDK
ICAO Code EHAM WBKS
City Amsterdam Sandakan
Country Netherlands Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Kuching
Elevation -11 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 5.900000, 118.060000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 11,026 kilometers (6,851 miles / 5,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:55 in Amsterdam, it's 22:55 in Sandakan. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 325° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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