Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Sandakan (SDK) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Sandakan (SDK): AirAsia. The two airports are 138 miles (222 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lahad Datu and Tawau.
Airlines flying nonstop from BKI to SDK
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
BKI to SDK with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lahad Datu (LDU)MAXjet the whole wayMYMY
- Via Tawau (TWU)AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia, then MAXjet
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BKI to SDK: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BKI to SDK?
AirAsia flies nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Sandakan (SDK).
How far is Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan by plane?
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Sandakan (SDK) are 138 miles (222 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does BKI to SDK cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BKI to SDK with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan?
The most direct connections are through Lahad Datu (LDU) and Tawau (TWU). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example MAXjet through Lahad Datu.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.