Sandakan (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Sandakan (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. The two airports are 1,147 miles (1,846 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kota Kinabalu and Tawau.
Airlines flying nonstop from SDK to KUL
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance

- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book SDK to KUL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Malaysia Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Malaysia Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
SDK to KUL with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kota Kinabalu (BKI)AirAsia the whole way


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- Via Tawau (TWU)MAXjet, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 moreMY

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SDK to KUL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SDK to KUL?
AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Sandakan (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
How far is Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur by plane?
Sandakan (SDK) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are 1,147 miles (1,846 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SDK to KUL award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does SDK to KUL 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 KUL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur?
The most direct connections are through Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Tawau (TWU). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AirAsia through Kota Kinabalu.
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.