BNE
Brisbane
Australia
5,149 km
3,200 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
5,149 km
3,200 mi / 2,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
308°
northwest

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BNE TWU
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code BNE TWU
ICAO Code YBBN WBKW
City Brisbane Tawau
Country Australia Malaysia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 13 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 4.320000, 118.130000

Brisbane (BNE) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 5,149 kilometers (3,200 miles / 2,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 03:47 in Brisbane, it's 01:47 in Tawau.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 135° (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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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