MEL
Melbourne
Australia
5,423 km
3,370 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
5,423 km
3,370 mi / 2,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
323°
northwest

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MEL TWU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code MEL TWU
ICAO Code YMML WBKW
City Melbourne Tawau
Country Australia Malaysia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 434 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 4.320000, 118.130000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 5,423 kilometers (3,370 miles / 2,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:58 in Melbourne, it's 23:58 in Tawau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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