PDX
Portland
United States
11,865 km
7,372 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
11,865 km
7,372 mi / 6,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
295°
west northwest

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PDX TWU
Airport Name Portland International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code PDX TWU
ICAO Code KPDX WBKW
City Portland Tawau
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 31 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 4.320000, 118.130000

Portland (PDX) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 11,865 kilometers (7,372 miles / 6,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 14:19 in Portland, it's 06:19 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.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 40° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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