Sepang to Tawau (KUL–TWU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AK5744
AK AirAsia
320
6:05 AM
+08 T2
8:55 AM
+08
2h 50m
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FY7690
FY Firefly
73H
7:15 AM
+08 T1
10:10 AM
+08
2h 55m
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MH2660
MH Malaysia
73H
7:30 AM
+08 T1
10:25 AM
+08
2h 55m
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AK5742
AK AirAsia
320
8:00 AM
+08 T2
10:55 AM
+08
2h 55m
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AK5746
AK AirAsia
320
9:00 AM
+08 T2
11:50 AM
+08
2h 50m
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AK9050
AK AirAsia
32N
9:00 AM
+08 T2
11:50 AM
+08
2h 50m
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EY5654
EY Etihad
738
9:30 AM
+08 T1
12:30 PM
+08
3h
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AK5740
AK AirAsia
32Q
10:15 AM
+08 T2
1:10 PM
+08
2h 55m
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AK9054
AK AirAsia
320
1:45 PM
+08 T2
4:40 PM
+08
2h 55m
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MH2664
MH Malaysia
73H
2:45 PM
+08 T1
5:40 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FY7692
FY Firefly
73H
2:45 PM
+08 T1
5:40 PM
+08
2h 55m
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AK5748
AK AirAsia
320
3:09 PM
+08 T2
6:12 PM
+08
3h 3m
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AK5754
AK AirAsia
32N
4:05 PM
+08 T2
6:55 PM
+08
2h 50m
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FY2574
FY Firefly
738
4:30 PM
+08 T1
7:25 PM
+08
2h 55m
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AK5751
AK AirAsia
32N
6:05 PM
+08 T2
8:55 PM
+08
2h 50m
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AK9056
AK AirAsia
32A
7:10 PM
+08 T2
10:00 PM
+08
2h 50m
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AK9052
AK AirAsia
320
10:30 PM
+08 T2
1:20 AM+1
+08
2h 50m
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MH7413
MH Malaysia
7M8
12:40 AM
+08
3:35 AM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FY6573
FY Firefly
738
6:50 AM
+08
9:45 AM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK5745
AK AirAsia
320
9:30 AM
+08
12:15 PM
+08
2h 45m
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FY7691
FY Firefly
73H
11:00 AM
+08
1:50 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MH2661
MH Malaysia
73H
11:10 AM
+08
2:00 PM
+08
2h 50m
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AK5743
AK AirAsia
320
11:20 AM
+08
2:10 PM
+08
2h 50m
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AK9051
AK AirAsia
32N
12:20 PM
+08
3:00 PM
+08
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AK5747
AK AirAsia
320
1:10 PM
+08
4:04 PM
+08
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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EY5655
EY Etihad
738
1:20 PM
+08
4:15 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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OD1901
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
1:20 PM
+08
4:15 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK5741
AK AirAsia
32Q
1:50 PM
+08
4:35 PM
+08
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MH7423
MH Malaysia
73H
2:10 PM
+08
5:00 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK9055
AK AirAsia
320
5:05 PM
+08
7:50 PM
+08
2h 45m
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MH7425
MH Malaysia
73H
5:25 PM
+08
8:20 PM
+08
2h 55m
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MH2665
MH Malaysia
73H
6:25 PM
+08
9:15 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FY7693
FY Firefly
73H
6:25 PM
+08
9:15 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK5749
AK AirAsia
320
6:39 PM
+08
9:34 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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OD7901
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
6:55 PM
+08
9:50 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FY2575
FY Firefly
738
8:05 PM
+08
11:00 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK5753
AK AirAsia
32N
8:32 PM
+08
11:31 PM
+08
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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OD7909
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
8:45 PM
+08
11:40 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK5752
AK AirAsia
320
9:20 PM
+08
12:10 AM+1
+08
2h 50m
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Sepang to Tawau
4 carriers, 105 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 105 Flights/wk 1,137 mi 2h 50m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

KUL–TWU is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,137 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KUL–TWU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 63 320, 32A, 32N, 32Q 2h50-3h03
FY Firefly 21 738, 73H 2h55
MH Malaysia Airlines 14 73H 2h55 Oneworld
EY Etihad Airways 7 738 3h
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
32A Airbus A320 – AK
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
32Q Airbus A321neo – AK
738 Boeing 737-800 – EY, FY
73H Boeing 737-800 – FY, MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK + EY + FY (91 flights/wk, 87%)
Oneworld: MH (14 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KUL to TWU direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
105
Outbound / wk
123
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KUL to TWU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
269
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 Sepang

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

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sepang, it's 6:00 PM in Tawau.
Distance & Flight Time
1,137 mi / 1,830 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 3h 3m.
Getting to KUL

KLIA Ekspres train runs non-stop from KL Sentral to KLIA in 28 minutes (RM55 one-way). KLIA Transit (slightly slower, RM55, stops at three intermediate stations) also serves the airport. Both run from 5am to midnight, every 15–20 minutes. Road from central KL takes 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.

The airport is 50km south of central KL. Taxis and Grab from the city cost RM50–80. Budget Terminal KLIA2 (AirAsia hub) is a separate building served by the same rail link.

KUL–TWU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sepang to Tawau route.
Route details
Distance1,137 mi / 1,830 km
Flight time2h 50m to 3h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights105 out / 123 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: TWU
Full nameTawau Airport
IATA / ICAOTWU / WBKW
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation57 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KUL to TWU flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tawau Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 3h 3m. The route covers 1,137 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: AirAsia, Etihad Airways, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines.
There are approximately 105 nonstop flights per week from KUL to TWU. The return direction has about 123 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, CAN, BKI, JHB, PVG and MFM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TWU to KUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JHB. 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 KUL to TWU

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Tawau Airport (TWU) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia, Etihad Airways, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. With 105 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KUL to TWU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KUL to TWU ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,137 miles (1,830 km). There are approximately 105 weekly flights outbound and 123 return, totaling 228 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Johor Bahru (JHB).