CMN
Casablanca
Morocco
12,823 km
7,968 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
12,823 km
7,968 mi / 6,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
63°
east northeast

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CMN SDK
Airport Name Mohammed V International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code CMN SDK
ICAO Code GMMN WBKS
City Casablanca Sandakan
Country Morocco Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Asia/Kuching
Elevation 656 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 33.370000, -7.590000 5.900000, 118.060000

Casablanca (CMN) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Casablanca, Morocco to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 12,823 kilometers (7,968 miles / 6,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Morocco with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:57 in Casablanca, it's 04:57 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 Casablanca (CMN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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