NRT
Tokyo
Japan
4,175 km
2,594 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
4,175 km
2,594 mi / 2,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NRT TWU
Airport Name Narita International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code NRT TWU
ICAO Code RJAA WBKW
City Tokyo Tawau
Country Japan Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 141 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 4.320000, 118.130000

Tokyo (NRT) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 4,175 kilometers (2,594 miles / 2,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:39 in Tokyo, it's 22:39 in Tawau.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 30° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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