The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 12,892 kilometers (8,011 miles / 6,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 United States with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Las Vegas, it's 21:03 in Tawau. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,124 feet between the two airports. Tawau Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 46° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.