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Distance from Kuantan to Sandakan

1,654km
2 h 46 minby plane
27 h 34 min🚗 by car
35 h 51 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

KuantanKuantan0 m

Kuantan is a city and the state capital of Pahang, Malaysia. It is located near the mouth of the Kuantan River. Kuantan is the 12th largest city in Malaysia based on a 2020 population of 548,014 and the largest city o…

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Sandakan formerly known at various times as Elopura, is the capital of the Sandakan District in Sabah, Malaysia. It is the second largest city in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu. It is located on the Sandakan Peninsula and…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Kuantan to Sandakan?

It is 1,654 km in a straight line from Kuantan to Sandakan. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Kuantan to Sandakan?

A direct flight takes about 2 h 46 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Kuantan to Sandakan?

Around 27 h 34 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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