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

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Sandakan is to fly which costs RM 1200 - RM 3100 and takes 15h 45m.

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 45m and costs RM 1200 - RM 3100.

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 45m 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 11:08 PM in Adelaide and 8:38 PM in Sandakan.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 214+ hotels available in Sandakan.

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

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

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Fly to Sandakan Airport
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1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane ADL - SDK
15h 45m
RM 1,237–3,043
Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane ADL - BKI
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
22h 24m
RM 1,288–4,423

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

31Weekly Planes

18h 54mAverage Duration

RM 1,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,042.3 km
Duration: 15h 45m

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

Malaysia Airlines, Virgin Australia, and five other airlines fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 4 times a day.

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