OSL
Oslo
Norway
10,358 km
6,436 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
10,358 km
6,436 mi / 5,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
72°
east northeast

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OSL SDK
Airport Name Oslo Gardermoen Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code OSL SDK
ICAO Code ENGM WBKS
City Oslo Sandakan
Country Norway Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Oslo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 681 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 60.190000, 11.100000 5.900000, 118.060000

Oslo (OSL) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 10,358 kilometers (6,436 miles / 5,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Norway 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 16:22 in Oslo, it's 23:22 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 Oslo (OSL) follows a heading of 332° (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 Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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