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AK6497 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) flight AK6497 from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (SDK-BKI): Flight AK6497 has safely landed at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) 16:49 (local time), about 6m early.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
SDK-BKI

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m early
Sandakan(SDK)
16:17
Scheduled: 16:10, Nov 10
Sandakan Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 45m
Kota Kinabalu(BKI)
16:49
Scheduled: 16:55, Nov 10
Kota Kinabalu International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
1-5
Boarding Gate
C
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
F
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SDK-BKI

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m early
Sandakan(SDK)
16:22
Scheduled: 16:10, Nov 11
Sandakan Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 45m
Kota Kinabalu(BKI)
16:49
Scheduled: 16:55, Nov 11
Kota Kinabalu International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
1-5
Boarding Gate
C
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
F
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SDK-BKI

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sandakan(SDK)
16:10
Scheduled: 16:10, Nov 12
Sandakan Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 45m
Kota Kinabalu(BKI)
16:55
Scheduled: 16:55, Nov 12
Kota Kinabalu International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
1-5
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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AK6496
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Kota Kinabalu (BKI) Sandakan (SDK)
Scheduled: 15:45
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1m early
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AK6497 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AK6497 flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 8m. The aircraft has 186 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
8y, 8m
Seats
186
Flight Distance
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Flight History for AK6497

Trip.com historical records show that the last AK6497 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from SDK at approximately 16:17. This flight is expected to arrrive in BKI at 16:49.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Sandakan (SDK) Kota Kinabalu (BKI) 320 16:24 16:53 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Sandakan (SDK) Kota Kinabalu (BKI) 320 16:54 17:24 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Sandakan (SDK) Kota Kinabalu (BKI) 320 16:18 16:46 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Sandakan (SDK) Kota Kinabalu (BKI) A20N 16:22 16:59 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Sandakan (SDK) Kota Kinabalu (BKI) A20N 16:17 16:49 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Sandakan (SDK) Kota Kinabalu (BKI) A20N 16:22 16:49 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Sandakan (SDK) Kota Kinabalu (BKI) 320 16:10 16:55 Scheduled

AK6497 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AK6497 is 90% (Late on average 8 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 4 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 8 minutes
Early
23 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
4 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 4 minutes
Early
67 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
4 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ak6497?

    Flight ak6497 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 16:49 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ak6497 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 16:49; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight ak6497 is scheduled to depart at 16:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:22, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ak6497 is scheduled to arrive at 16:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:49. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ak6497 is expected at carousel F in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ak6497 is operated by AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) from Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Typical flight time is about 45 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight ak6497 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ak6497 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 11, 2026). Contact AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ak6497 has already left Sandakan and completed its journey. Departure was 16:22; actual arrival 16:49.
  • Flight ak6497 usually flies a Airbus A320-212 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Sandakan 16:49 | Kota Kinabalu 16:49

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