BCN
Barcelona
Spain
11,680 km
7,258 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
11,680 km
7,258 mi / 6,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BCN SDK
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code BCN SDK
ICAO Code LEBL WBKS
City Barcelona Sandakan
Country Spain Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Kuching
Elevation 12 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 5.900000, 118.060000

Barcelona (BCN) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 11,680 kilometers (7,258 miles / 6,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Spain 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 14:33 in Barcelona, it's 21:33 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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 316° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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