FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
3,496 km
2,172 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
3,496 km
2,172 mi / 1,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
204°
south southwest

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FUK TWU
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code FUK TWU
ICAO Code RJFF WBKW
City Fukuoka Tawau
Country Japan Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 32 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 4.320000, 118.130000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 3,496 kilometers (2,172 miles / 1,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:13 in Fukuoka, it's 14:13 in Tawau.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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