KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,850 km
4,878 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
7,850 km
4,878 mi / 4,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI TWU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code KWI TWU
ICAO Code OKKK WBKW
City Kuwait City Tawau
Country Kuwait Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 206 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 4.320000, 118.130000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 7,850 kilometers (4,878 miles / 4,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:22 in Kuwait City, it's 03:22 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 Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 300° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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