KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
1,831 km
1,137 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
1,831 km
1,137 mi / 988 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

KUL TWU
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code KUL TWU
ICAO Code WMKK WBKW
City Kuala Lumpur Tawau
Country Malaysia Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 69 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 4.320000, 118.130000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 1,831 kilometers (1,137 miles / 988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 a domestic route within Malaysia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 03:04 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 03:04 in Tawau.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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