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LGK to SBG: distance & flight time
Langkawi (Langkawi International Airport) → Sabang (Maimun Saleh Airport)
303 mi
488 km · 263 nm
1h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
303 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 16m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGK — Langkawi International Airport · Langkawi, Malaysia
- 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 LGK
- AOR · Sultan Abdul Halim Airport47 mi away
- HDY · Hat Yai International Airport62 mi away
- BWH · Butterworth Airport75 mi away
- PEN · Penang International Airport81 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 LGK from SBG?
The flight distance from Langkawi (LGK) to Sabang (SBG) is 303 miles (488 km, 263 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGK to SBG?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 16m 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 LGK to SBG?
Nonstop service on LGK–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 1h 16m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Langkawi and Sabang?
Sabang is 1 hour behind Langkawi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGK to SBG?
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Why are some LGK to SBG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LGK–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.