NRT
Tokyo
Japan
4,028 km
2,503 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
4,028 km
2,503 mi / 2,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NRT SDK
Airport Name Narita International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code NRT SDK
ICAO Code RJAA WBKS
City Tokyo Sandakan
Country Japan Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 141 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 5.900000, 118.060000

Tokyo (NRT) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 4,028 kilometers (2,503 miles / 2,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:10 in Tokyo, it's 00:10 in Sandakan.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 31° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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