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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
BKI Kota Kinabalu 5h 40m AKCXUO AKOD Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 55m CX AK Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Tawau flights
KUL Sepang 8h 11m AKAYCX AKEYFY Sepang (KUL) to Tawau flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) ~9h 3m 9CCACX Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Tawau flights
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Hong Kong to Tawau
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,275 mi 3h 15m nonstop

HKG–TWU had nonstop service from Harbor Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,275 miles in 3h 15m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HKG–TWU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HB Harbor Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HB (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to TWU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
182
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 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
Weekly flights 4
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 25m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to Tawau Airport.

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 gate to gate.
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.

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.

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HKG
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to TWU flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Tawau Airport take about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,275 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from HKG to TWU: Harbor Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kota Kinabalu, Guangzhou Baiyun and Kuala Lumpur.
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.
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 HKG to TWU

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Tawau Airport (TWU) had nonstop service from Harbor Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

HKG to TWU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to TWU is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,275 miles (2,052 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kota Kinabalu, Guangzhou Baiyun and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).