AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
11,175 km
6,944 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
11,175 km
6,944 mi / 6,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
69°
east northeast

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AMS TWU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Tawau Airport
IATA Code AMS TWU
ICAO Code EHAM WBKW
City Amsterdam Tawau
Country Netherlands Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation -11 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 4.320000, 118.130000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 11,175 kilometers (6,944 miles / 6,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:32 in Amsterdam, it's 10:32 in Tawau. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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