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IMK to SBG: distance & flight time
Simikot (Simikot Airport) → Sabang (Maimun Saleh Airport)
1,883 mi
3,031 km · 1,636 nm
4h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1.3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,883 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 10m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IMK — Simikot Airport · Simikot, Nepal
- SBG — Maimun Saleh Airport · Sabang, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IMK
- BJU · Bajura Airport34 mi away
- BJH · Bajhang Airport48 mi away
- JUM · Jumla Airport53 mi away
- DOP · Dolpa Airport91 mi away
Near SBG
- BTJ · Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport25 mi away
- LSW · Malikus Saleh Airport119 mi away
- MEQ · Seunagan Airport127 mi away
- LSX · Lhok Sukon Airport143 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IMK from SBG?
The flight distance from Simikot (IMK) to Sabang (SBG) is 1,883 miles (3,031 km, 1,636 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IMK to SBG?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from IMK to SBG?
Nonstop service on IMK–SBG depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 10m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Simikot and Sabang?
Sabang is 1.3 hours ahead of Simikot.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IMK to SBG?
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Why are some IMK to SBG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain IMK–SBG tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.