BRU
Brussels
Belgium
11,104 km
6,899 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
11,104 km
6,899 mi / 5,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BRU SDK
Airport Name Brussels Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code BRU SDK
ICAO Code EBBR WBKS
City Brussels Sandakan
Country Belgium Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Kuching
Elevation 184 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 5.900000, 118.060000

Brussels (BRU) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 11,104 kilometers (6,899 miles / 5,995 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 Belgium 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 13:32 in Brussels, it's 20:32 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 324° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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