ICN
Seoul
South Korea
3,612 km
2,244 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
3,612 km
2,244 mi / 1,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ICN SDK
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code ICN SDK
ICAO Code RKSI WBKS
City Seoul Sandakan
Country South Korea Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Kuching
Elevation 23 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 5.900000, 118.060000

Seoul (ICN) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 3,612 kilometers (2,244 miles / 1,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:01 in Seoul, it's 18:01 in Sandakan.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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