CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
10,418 km
6,473 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
10,418 km
6,473 mi / 5,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
74°
east northeast

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CPH SDK
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code CPH SDK
ICAO Code EKCH WBKS
City Copenhagen Sandakan
Country Denmark Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Asia/Kuching
Elevation 17 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 5.900000, 118.060000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 10,418 kilometers (6,473 miles / 5,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Denmark 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 15:13 in Copenhagen, it's 22:13 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 Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 327° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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