BRU
Brussels
Belgium
11,250 km
6,991 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
11,250 km
6,991 mi / 6,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
69°
east northeast

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BRU TWU
Airport Name Brussels Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code BRU TWU
ICAO Code EBBR WBKW
City Brussels Tawau
Country Belgium Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 184 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 4.320000, 118.130000

Brussels (BRU) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 11,250 kilometers (6,991 miles / 6,075 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 Belgium 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 23:20 in Brussels, it's 06:20 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 324° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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