CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,219 km
2,622 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
4,219 km
2,622 mi / 2,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
90°
east

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CMB SDK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code CMB SDK
ICAO Code VCBI WBKS
City Colombo Sandakan
Country Sri Lanka Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 30 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 5.900000, 118.060000

Colombo (CMB) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 4,219 kilometers (2,622 miles / 2,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:47 in Colombo, it's 01:17 in Sandakan.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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