ADL
Adelaide
Australia
4,860 km
3,020 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
4,860 km
3,020 mi / 2,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL TWU
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code ADL TWU
ICAO Code YPAD WBKW
City Adelaide Tawau
Country Australia Malaysia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 20 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 4.320000, 118.130000

Adelaide (ADL) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 4,860 kilometers (3,020 miles / 2,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:09 in Adelaide, it's 18:39 in Tawau.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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