KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,757 km
4,820 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
7,757 km
4,820 mi / 4,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI SDK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code KWI SDK
ICAO Code OKKK WBKS
City Kuwait City Sandakan
Country Kuwait Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Kuching
Elevation 206 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 5.900000, 118.060000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 7,757 kilometers (4,820 miles / 4,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:18 in Kuwait City, it's 01:18 in Sandakan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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