Malaysia Β· 109 miles (176 km)

Sandakan (SDK) to Tawau (TWU) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Sandakan (SDK) to Tawau (TWU): MAXjet. The two airports are 109 miles (176 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Kota Kinabalu.

Airlines flying nonstop from SDK to TWU

  • MY
    MAXjetNot in an alliance

SDK to TWU with one stop

1 connection, 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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    Batik Air Malaysia logo

SDK to TWU: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SDK to TWU?

MAXjet flies nonstop from Sandakan (SDK) to Tawau (TWU).

How far is Sandakan from Tawau by plane?

Sandakan (SDK) and Tawau (TWU) are 109 miles (176 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does SDK to TWU 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 TWU with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Sandakan and Tawau?

The most direct connections are through Kota Kinabalu (BKI). 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.