Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): 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 SDK to BKI
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
SDK to BKI 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)MAXjet, then AirAsia and Batik Air MalaysiaMY
SDK to BKI: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SDK to BKI?
AirAsia flies nonstop from Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
How far is Sandakan from Kota Kinabalu by plane?
Sandakan (SDK) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI) 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 SDK to BKI cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SDK to BKI with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?
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.