Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau (PVG–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PVG–TWU had nonstop service from AirAsia and Juneyao Air, 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 1,869 miles in 4h 53m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK AirAsia | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · TWU: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Tawau.
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.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
PVG–TWU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to TWU
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tawau Airport (TWU) had nonstop service from AirAsia and Juneyao Air, 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.
PVG to TWU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to TWU is about 4 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,869 miles (3,008 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.