BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
2,172 km
1,350 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
2,172 km
1,350 mi / 1,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
117°
east southeast

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BKK TWU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code BKK TWU
ICAO Code VTBS WBKW
City Bangkok Tawau
Country Thailand Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 4.320000, 118.130000

Bangkok (BKK) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 2,172 kilometers (1,350 miles / 1,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:52 in Bangkok, it's 23:52 in Tawau.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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