FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
11,012 km
6,843 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
11,012 km
6,843 mi / 5,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
72°
east northeast

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FRA TWU
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code FRA TWU
ICAO Code EDDF WBKW
City Frankfurt am Main Tawau
Country Germany Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 364 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 4.320000, 118.130000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 11,012 kilometers (6,843 miles / 5,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Germany 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 03:32 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 10:32 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 322° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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