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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 7h 43m 3UAFAQ AK Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Tawau flights
BKI Kota Kinabalu 8h 25m AKFM AKOD Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau flights
KUL Sepang 9h 13m 9CCZD7 AKEYFY Sepang (KUL) to Tawau flights
MFM Nossa Senhora do Carmo ~7h 40m 9CFMMU Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) to Tawau flights
HKG Hong Kong ~8h 5m 9CCXFM Hong Kong (HKG) to Tawau flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,869 mi 4h 53m nonstop

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

Carriers that operated nonstop PVG–TWU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 0
HO Juneyao Air 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK + HO (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 PVG to TWU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
219
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tawau is 0 hours the same as Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · TWU: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Tawau.
Distance & Flight Time
1,869 mi / 3,008 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 53m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to PVG

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

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau route.
Route details
Distance1,869 mi / 3,008 km
Flight time4h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: TWU
Full nameTawau Airport
IATA / ICAOTWU / WBKW
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation57 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to TWU flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tawau Airport take about 4h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 1,869 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from PVG to TWU: AirAsia and Juneyao Air. 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 4h 53m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur.
Yes, return flights from TWU to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 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.