CAN
Guangzhou
China
2,010 km
1,249 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
2,010 km
1,249 mi / 1,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
165°
south southeast

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CAN SDK
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code CAN SDK
ICAO Code ZGGG WBKS
City Guangzhou Sandakan
Country China Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuching
Elevation 50 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 5.900000, 118.060000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 2,010 kilometers (1,249 miles / 1,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:32 in Guangzhou, it's 20:32 in Sandakan.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 346° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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