CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,242 km
2,636 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
4,242 km
2,636 mi / 2,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB TWU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code CMB TWU
ICAO Code VCBI WBKW
City Colombo Tawau
Country Sri Lanka Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 30 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 4.320000, 118.130000

Colombo (CMB) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 4,242 kilometers (2,636 miles / 2,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:16 in Colombo, it's 08:46 in Tawau.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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