PVG
Shanghai
China
2,834 km
1,761 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
2,834 km
1,761 mi / 1,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

PVG SDK
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code PVG SDK
ICAO Code ZSPD WBKS
City Shanghai Sandakan
Country China Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuching
Elevation 13 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 5.900000, 118.060000

Shanghai (PVG) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 2,834 kilometers (1,761 miles / 1,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:28 in Shanghai, it's 20:28 in Sandakan.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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