Flights to Sibu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Sibu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sibu Airport (SBW), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,036 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Mukah Airport (MKM, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibu Airport (regional) | SBW | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,036 ft | 122 ft |
| Mukah Airport (regional) | MKM | 69 km (43 mi) | 4,921 ft | 20 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,036 ft, SBW handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 122 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Sibu
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibu to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,107 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Sibu to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,096 km (681 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Sibu to Singapore | Singapore | 892 km (555 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Sibu to Surabaya | Indonesia | 1,067 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Sibu to Bekasi | Indonesia | 1,090 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Sibu to Bandung | Indonesia | 1,127 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Sibu to Medan | Indonesia | 1,467 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Sibu to Depok | Indonesia | 1,115 km (693 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Sibu to Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,105 km (686 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Sibu to Palembang | Indonesia | 977 km (607 mi) | about 2 h |
| Sibu to Semarang | Indonesia | 1,045 km (649 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Sibu to Phnom Penh | Cambodia | 1,280 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Sibu to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 1,088 km (676 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Sibu to Makassar | Indonesia | 1,184 km (736 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Sibu to Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 1,129 km (702 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Sibu to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,110 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Sibu to Batam | Indonesia | 875 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Sibu to Biên Hòa | Vietnam | 1,108 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Sibu to Jepara | Indonesia | 997 km (619 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Sibu to Pekanbaru | Indonesia | 1,170 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Sibu to Bandar Lampung | Indonesia | 1,126 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Sibu to Bogor | Indonesia | 1,136 km (706 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Sibu to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,747 km (6,678 mi) | about 14 h 32 min |
| Sibu to Lagos | Nigeria | 12,011 km (7,463 mi) | about 16 h 9 min |
| Sibu to Bengaluru | India | 3,947 km (2,453 mi) | about 5 h 49 min |
| Sibu to Bogotá | Colombia | 19,005 km (11,809 mi) | about 25 h 7 min |
| Sibu to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 12,836 km (7,976 mi) | about 17 h 12 min |
| Sibu to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 8,114 km (5,042 mi) | about 11 h 9 min |
| Sibu to Bangkok | Thailand | 1,780 km (1,106 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Sibu to Kano | Nigeria | 11,398 km (7,082 mi) | about 15 h 22 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Sibu?
Sibu Airport (SBW) is the closest large airport at 19 km (12 mi). The others, MKM, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SBW from Sibu city centre?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Sibu on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.