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At present, there are no direct flights from Sandakan to Sydney.
However, there are several flights from SDK to SYD with a stopover.
Select a stopover airport from the list below to see which airlines operate flights from SDK to SYD, and to see what flight schedules are available.
Sydney is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Sydney any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Currently, there is only one airline that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Sandakan SDK to Sydney SYD, which is Malaysia Airlines.
All other flights from Sandakan to Sydney are operated by a combination of multiple carriers, which are listed below:
Oneworld is the only alliance that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Sandakan SDK to Sydney SYD.
You can fly the full journey from SDK to SYD in either Economy or Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route, at least not on the full route with just 1 stopover.
At this moment, it is not possible to cover the full route from Sandakan to Sydney (with 1 stopover) with one specific type of aircraft. All flights from Sandakan to Sydney are operated by a combination of multiple aircraft types.
The distance between Sandakan and Sydney is 3,505 miles (5,641 kilometers).
However, because there are no direct flights between SDK and SYD, the full journey covers a distance of 5,235 miles (8,425 kilometers).
Flights between Sandakan and Sydney take 11 hours and 10 minutes.
Please note that these times refer to the actual flight times, excluding the stopover time in between connecting flights, as this depends on your stopover airport as well as your date(s) of travel.
There is 1 airport in Sydney: Sydney Airport (SYD).
Flights between Sandakan and Sydney take 11 hours and 10 minutes.
Note that this excludes the layover time in between connecting flights.
Because there are no direct flights between SDK and SYD, the full journey covers a total distance of 5,235 miles (8,425 kilometers).
Malaysia Airlines is the only airline flying the full route from Sandakan to Sydney.
AirAsia, Turkish Airlines and AirAsia X operate several connecting flights, but only partly.
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying from Sandakan to Sydney.
You can fly the full route from Sandakan to Sydney (with 1 stopover) in Economy and Business Class.
There is no specific aircraft type that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Sandakan to Sydney at this moment.
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