Hong Kong to Tawau (HKG–TWU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Hong Kong to Tawau
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,275 mi 3h 15m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

HKG–TWU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Greater Bay Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,275 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–TWU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HB Greater Bay Airlines 2 738 3h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – HB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HB (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HKG to TWU direction.
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to TWU.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
CAN ~11h 15m BKI ~18h 40m PVG ~19h 43m KUL ~22h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
325
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tawau from Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to Tawau Airport.
Metric HKG→TWU MFM→TWU CAN→TWU
Distance from HKG – 23 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 3 4
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 25m 3h 40m
Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) to Tawau flights · Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Tawau flights
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to Tawau Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tawau is 0 hours the same as Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · TWU: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Tawau.
Distance & Flight Time
1,275 mi / 2,052 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. All travelers must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online up to 3 days before arrival.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

Facts

HKG–TWU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Tawau route.
Route details
Distance1,275 mi / 2,052 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: HKG
Full nameHong Kong International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: TWU
Full nameTawau Airport
IATA / ICAOTWU / WBKW
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation57 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to TWU flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Tawau Airport take approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,275 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Greater Bay Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from HKG to TWU. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAN, BKI, PVG and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TWU to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MFM and CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HKG to TWU

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Tawau Airport (TWU) are connected by nonstop service from Greater Bay Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HKG to TWU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to TWU ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,275 miles (2,052 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).