MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
11,557 km
7,181 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
11,557 km
7,181 mi / 6,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
62°
east northeast

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MAN TWU
Airport Name Manchester Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code MAN TWU
ICAO Code EGCC WBKW
City Manchester Tawau
Country United Kingdom Malaysia
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 257 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 4.320000, 118.130000

Manchester (MAN) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 11,557 kilometers (7,181 miles / 6,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Kingdom 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 14:38 in Manchester, it's 22:38 in Tawau. With a 8-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 Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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