JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
8,691 km
5,401 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
8,691 km
5,401 mi / 4,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

JED TWU
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code JED TWU
ICAO Code OEJN WBKW
City Jeddah Tawau
Country Saudi Arabia Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 48 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 4.320000, 118.130000

Jeddah (JED) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 8,691 kilometers (5,401 miles / 4,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:20 in Jeddah, it's 06:20 in Tawau. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 291° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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