CAN
Guangzhou
China
2,183 km
1,356 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
2,183 km
1,356 mi / 1,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
166°
south southeast

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CAN TWU
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code CAN TWU
ICAO Code ZGGG WBKW
City Guangzhou Tawau
Country China Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 50 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 4.320000, 118.130000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 2,183 kilometers (1,356 miles / 1,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 China with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:08 in Guangzhou, it's 20:08 in Tawau.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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