PVG
Shanghai
China
3,007 km
1,868 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
3,007 km
1,868 mi / 1,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

PVG TWU
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code PVG TWU
ICAO Code ZSPD WBKW
City Shanghai Tawau
Country China Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 13 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 4.320000, 118.130000

Shanghai (PVG) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 3,007 kilometers (1,868 miles / 1,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:03 in Shanghai, it's 02:03 in Tawau.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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