Distance From Sandakan Airport to Faro Airport, SDK - FAO Distance

The distance from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Faro Airport (FAO) is 7870 miles or 12666 kilometers or 6835 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Sandakan ( Malaysia ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sandakan and Faro takes around 18 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sandakan Airport, Sandakan, Malaysia to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 18 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SDK - FAO

Kilometers		12666 km
Statute Miles		7870 miles
Nautical Miles		6835 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 5 minutes

Sandakan Airport to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - SDK to FAO Flight Path

Location of Sandakan Airport & Faro Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sandakan to Faro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sandakan, Malaysia and Faro, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Sandakan, Malaysia and Faro, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SDK - FAO

Time difference between Sandakan (Malaysia) and Faro (Portugal) is 8 Hours.
Faro time is 8 Hours behind Sandakan.

Location	Local Time
Sandakan (Malaysia)	2026-10-28, 20:26:58 +08
Faro (Portugal)	2026-10-28, 12:26:58 WET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Sandakan Airport (SDK / WBKS) Sandakan, Malaysia

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal