Johor Bahru to Tawau (JHB–TWU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Johor Bahru to Tawau
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,014 mi 2h 35m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

JHB–TWU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 1,014 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JHB–TWU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 4 320 2h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (4 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, JHB 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
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JHB to TWU.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
CAN ~9h 4m KUL ~16h 25m BKI ~18h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
41
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 Johor Bahru

Nearby airports with service to Tawau Airport.
Metric JHB→TWU KUL→TWU
Distance from JHB – 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 4 105
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 50m
Sepang (KUL) to Tawau flights
Airports within 200 miles of JHB with service to Tawau Airport.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tawau is 0 hours the same as Johor Bahru.
JHB: +08 · TWU: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Johor Bahru, it's 6:00 PM in Tawau.
Distance & Flight Time
1,014 mi / 1,632 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.
Facts

JHB–TWU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johor Bahru to Tawau route.
Route details
Distance1,014 mi / 1,632 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: JHB
Full nameSenai International Airport
IATA / ICAOJHB / WMKJ
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: TWU
Full nameTawau Airport
IATA / ICAOTWU / WBKW
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation57 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JHB to TWU flights.
Nonstop flights from Senai International Airport to Tawau Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 1,014 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from JHB to TWU. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAN, KUL and BKI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TWU to JHB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KUL. 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 JHB to TWU

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

JHB to TWU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JHB to TWU ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,014 miles (1,632 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sepang (KUL).