ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
10,006 km
6,218 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
10,006 km
6,218 mi / 5,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
78°
east northeast

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ARN SDK
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code ARN SDK
ICAO Code ESSA WBKS
City Stockholm Sandakan
Country Sweden Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Asia/Kuching
Elevation 137 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 5.900000, 118.060000

Stockholm (ARN) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 10,006 kilometers (6,218 miles / 5,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Sweden 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 12:28 in Stockholm, it's 19:28 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 Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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