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Sandakan Airport

Sandakan · MalaysiaICAO WBKS

Sandakan Airport (SDK) is an airport serving Sandakan, Malaysia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 5° 54' 3.2" N, 118° 3' 32.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (GMT+8).

Destinations
4
Airlines
2
Elevation ft
46/ 14m
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
GMT+8
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Airport Details

IATA Code
SDK
ICAO Code
WBKS
City
Sandakan
Country
Malaysia
Elevation
46 ft
Local Time
01:31 AM (GMT+8)

Coordinates

Latitude:5.9009°
Longitude:118.0590°

Popular Routes from SDK

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
BKIKota Kinabalu, Malaysia138 mi0h 46mshort-haul57 kgView
KULKuala Lumpur, Malaysia1,148 mi2h 50mmedium-haul288 kgView
KUDKudat, Malaysia110 mi0h 42mshort-haul45 kgView
TWUTawau, Malaysia109 mi0h 42mshort-haul45 kgView

Airlines Operating at SDK

2 active airlines serving Sandakan Airport.

AirAsia
AKMalaysia
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Sandakan Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Lahad Datu AirportLDULahad DatuMalaysia100 km
Tawau AirportTWUTawauMalaysia175 km
Kota Kinabalu International AirportBKIKota KinabaluMalaysia222 km
Kudat AirportKUDKudatMalaysia176 km
Juwata AirportTRKTarakenIndonesia290 km
Jolo AirportJOLJoloPhilippines327 km
Labuan AirportLBULabuanMalaysia318 km
Lawas AirportLWYLawasMalaysia316 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
5° 54' 3.2" N
Longitude (DMS)
118° 3' 32.4" E
Latitude (Decimal)
5.900900
Longitude (Decimal)
118.058998
Hemisphere
Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
UTC Offset
GMT+8
Current Local Time
01:31 AM
Elevation (ft)
46 ft
Elevation (m)
14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Sandakan Airport?
The IATA code for Sandakan Airport is SDK, and its ICAO code is WBKS. The airport is located in Sandakan, Malaysia.
How many destinations can you fly to from SDK?
There are 4 direct destinations available from Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia.
What airlines fly from SDK?
There are 2 airlines operating from SDK, including AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines.
What timezone is Sandakan Airport in?
Sandakan Airport is in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Sandakan Airport?
Sandakan Airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level.

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