DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
7,071 km
4,394 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
7,071 km
4,394 mi / 3,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

DXB TWU
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code DXB TWU
ICAO Code OMDB WBKW
City Dubai Tawau
Country United Arab Emirates Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 34 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 4.320000, 118.130000

Dubai (DXB) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 7,071 kilometers (4,394 miles / 3,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:59 in Dubai, it's 19:59 in Tawau. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 296° (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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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