Kota Kinabalu to Tawau (BKI–TWU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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181 mi airlines 71/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AK6268
AK AirAsia
32A
6:30 AM
+08 T1
7:20 AM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OD1700
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
6:40 AM
+08 T1
7:35 AM
+08
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK6260
AK AirAsia
32A
8:50 AM
+08 T1
9:40 AM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK6266
AK AirAsia
32N
11:45 AM
+08 T1
12:35 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK6264
AK AirAsia
32A
1:40 PM
+08 T1
2:30 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK6270
AK AirAsia
32A
3:05 PM
+08 T1
3:55 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6276
AK AirAsia
32N
3:30 PM
+08 T1
4:20 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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OD1702
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
4:20 PM
+08 T1
5:15 PM
+08
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK6258
AK AirAsia
32A
5:00 PM
+08 T1
5:50 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK6262
AK AirAsia
32A
5:55 PM
+08 T1
6:45 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6274
AK AirAsia
32N
8:30 PM
+08 T1
9:20 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6269
AK AirAsia
32A
7:45 AM
+08
8:35 AM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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OD1701
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
8:25 AM
+08
9:20 AM
+08
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK6275
AK AirAsia
32A
9:00 AM
+08
9:45 AM
+08
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AK6261
AK AirAsia
32A
10:10 AM
+08
11:00 AM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6267
AK AirAsia
32N
2:15 PM
+08
3:05 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK6265
AK AirAsia
32A
2:55 PM
+08
3:45 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK6271
AK AirAsia
32N
4:25 PM
+08
5:15 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK6277
AK AirAsia
32N
4:45 PM
+08
5:35 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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OD1703
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
6:05 PM
+08
7:00 PM
+08
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK6259
AK AirAsia
32A
6:15 PM
+08
7:05 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK6263
AK AirAsia
32A
7:10 PM
+08
8:00 PM
+08
0h 50m
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Kota Kinabalu to Tawau
2 carriers, 71 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 71 Flights/wk 181 mi 0h 50m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

BKI–TWU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia lead the route. The flight covers 181 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKI–TWU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 60 32A, 32N 0h50
OD Batik Air Malaysia 11 738 0h55
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – AK
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
738 Boeing 737-800 – OD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK + OD (71 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BKI to TWU direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
71
Outbound / wk
74
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKI to TWU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
49
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tawau is 0 hours the same as Kota Kinabalu.
BKI: +08 · TWU: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu, it's 6:00 PM in Tawau.
Distance & Flight Time
181 mi / 292 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 0h 55m.

BKI–TWU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kota Kinabalu to Tawau route.
Route details
Distance181 mi / 292 km
Flight time0h 50m to 0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights71 out / 74 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: TWU
Full nameTawau Airport
IATA / ICAOTWU / WBKW
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation57 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKI to TWU flights.
Nonstop flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport take approximately 0h 50m to 0h 55m. The route covers 181 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia.
There are approximately 71 nonstop flights per week from BKI to TWU. The return direction has about 74 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, PVG, CAN, JHB and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TWU to BKI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BKI to TWU

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Tawau Airport (TWU) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BKI to TWU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKI to TWU ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 181 miles (292 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 145 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.