MNL
Manila
Philippines
1,176 km
731 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
1,176 km
731 mi / 635 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Manila
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MNL TWU
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code MNL TWU
ICAO Code RPLL WBKW
City Manila Tawau
Country Philippines Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Manila Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 75 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 4.320000, 118.130000

Manila (MNL) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 1,176 kilometers (731 miles / 635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Philippines with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:33 in Manila, it's 04:33 in Tawau.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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