Distance From Sandakan Airport to João Paulo II Airport, SDK - PDL Distance

The distance from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 8627 miles or 13883 kilometers or 7491 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 Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sandakan and Ponta Delgada takes around 19 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sandakan Airport, Sandakan, Malaysia to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 19 hours 49 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 - PDL

Kilometers		13883 km
Statute Miles		8627 miles
Nautical Miles		7491 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 49 minutes

Sandakan Airport to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - SDK to PDL Flight Path

Location of Sandakan Airport & João Paulo II Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sandakan to Ponta Delgada nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Sandakan, Malaysia and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SDK - PDL

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

Location	Local Time
Sandakan (Malaysia)	2026-04-02, 07:50:12 +08
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-04-01, 23:50:12 +00

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

João Paulo II Airport (PDL / LPPD) Ponta Delgada, Portugal