HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
1,878 km
1,167 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
1,878 km
1,167 mi / 1,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
166°
south southeast

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HKG SDK
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code HKG SDK
ICAO Code VHHH WBKS
City Hong Kong Sandakan
Country Hong Kong Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Kuching
Elevation 28 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 5.900000, 118.060000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 1,878 kilometers (1,167 miles / 1,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Hong Kong with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:20 in Hong Kong, it's 06:20 in Sandakan.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 347° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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