HAM
Hamburg
Germany
10,796 km
6,708 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
10,796 km
6,708 mi / 5,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
73°
east northeast

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HAM TWU
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code HAM TWU
ICAO Code EDDH WBKW
City Hamburg Tawau
Country Germany Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 53 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 4.320000, 118.130000

Hamburg (HAM) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 10,796 kilometers (6,708 miles / 5,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 11:39 in Hamburg, it's 18:39 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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 325° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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