What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Sandakan?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Sandakan is to fly and drive which costs RM 750 - RM 3100 and takes 17h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Sandakan?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Sandakan is to fly which takes 15h 19m and costs RM 950 - RM 3400.

How far is it from Adelaide to Sandakan?

The distance between Adelaide and Sandakan is 5042 km.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Sandakan?

It takes approximately 15h 19m to get from Adelaide to Sandakan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Sandakan?

Sandakan is 2h 30m behind Adelaide. It is currently 8:44 PM in Adelaide and 6:14 PM in Sandakan.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 222+ hotels available in Sandakan.

Adelaide to Sandakan - 2 ways to travel via plane, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Adelaide to Sandakan by plane or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Sandakan Airport
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane ADL - SDK
15h 19m
RM 987–3,343
Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane ADL - BKI
2. Drive from Kota-Kinabalu-Airport-BKI to Sandakancar
17h 48m
RM 768–3,098

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

37Weekly Planes

17h 35mAverage Duration

RM 970Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Adelaide to Sandakan.

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Distance: 5,041.8 km
Duration: 15h 19m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Sandakan, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and five other airlines fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 5 times a day.

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