Guangzhou (Huadu) to Tawau (CAN–TWU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AK1617
AK AirAsia
32N
3:30 AM
CST T3
7:10 AM
+08
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK1618
AK AirAsia
32N
10:00 PM
+08
1:30 AM+1
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Tawau
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,357 mi 3h 40m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

CAN–TWU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 1,357 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–TWU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 4 32N 3h40
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (4 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, CAN to TWU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to TWU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
318
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.

Other ways to reach Tawau from Guangzhou (Huadu)

Nearby airports with service to Tawau Airport.
Metric CAN→TWU HKG→TWU
Distance from CAN 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 2
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Tawau Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tawau is 0 hours the same as Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · TWU: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 6:00 PM in Tawau.
Distance & Flight Time
1,357 mi / 2,184 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective since July 2025. The cumulative stay must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Permitted purposes include tourism, business, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Employment and study still require a visa obtained in advance.

Getting to CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.

CAN–TWU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Tawau route.
Route details
Distance1,357 mi / 2,184 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 7 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: TWU
Full nameTawau Airport
IATA / ICAOTWU / WBKW
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation57 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to TWU flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tawau Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,357 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CAN to TWU. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, JHB, BKI, PVG and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TWU to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 CAN to TWU

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Tawau Airport (TWU) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAN to TWU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to TWU ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,357 miles (2,184 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG).