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SDK → KUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Sandakan Airport (Sandakan) to Kudat Airport (Kudat)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers superior views of the intricate Sulu Sea coastline, turquoise coral reefs, and the numerous small islands that dot the northern tip of Borneo as you approach Kudat.
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Sulu Sea Coastline
Stunning views of the transition from deep blue ocean to the emerald green waters of the Sabah shoreline.
Coastal Islands
A bird's-eye view of small, remote islands and sandbars scattered along the Paitan and Labuk Bay areas.
Mangrove Estuaries
Intricate networks of mangrove forests and tidal channels where land meets the sea in complex patterns.
Kudat Peninsula
As the plane descends, enjoy views of the pristine white sand beaches leading up to the Tip of Borneo.
The right side is ideal for photographers; the afternoon sun typically lights the coastline beautifully. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of the flight when the plane nears the Kudat peninsula, as the coral reef visibility is at its peak.
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Mount Kinabalu
On exceptionally clear days, the jagged granite peaks of Malaysia's highest mountain are visible in the far distance to the southwest.
Sabah Rainforest
Vast stretches of dense tropical jungle canopy and oil palm plantations characteristic of northern Borneo's landscape.
Sugut River Meanders
The complex, snake-like winding paths of the Sugut River as it carves through the interior lowlands.
For the best chance to spot Mount Kinabalu in the distance, book an early morning flight before the tropical heat creates thick cloud cover around the peak. Sit away from the wing for an unobstructed view of the dense forest patterns below.
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Get eSIMs for MalaysiaDistance: 177 km (110 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: SDK (5.900899887084961, 118.05899810791016)
Arrival: KUD (6.922500133514403, 116.83599853515624)
Route Type: Domestic
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