SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
1,457 km
905 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
1,457 km
905 mi / 787 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SGN TWU
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code SGN TWU
ICAO Code VVTS WBKW
City Ho Chi Minh City Tawau
Country Vietnam Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 33 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 4.320000, 118.130000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 1,457 kilometers (905 miles / 787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:23 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 00:23 in Tawau.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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