Tawau to Kota Kinabalu (TWU–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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181 mi airlines 65/wk
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AK6269
AK AirAsia
32A
7:40 AM
+08
8:30 AM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6275
AK AirAsia
32N
9:05 AM
+08
9:55 AM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6261
AK AirAsia
32N
10:15 AM
+08
11:05 AM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6273
AK AirAsia
32N
1:05 PM
+08
1:55 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6267
AK AirAsia
32N
2:15 PM
+08
3:05 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6265
AK AirAsia
32N
3:45 PM
+08
4:35 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6277
AK AirAsia
32N
4:45 PM
+08
5:35 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6259
AK AirAsia
32A
6:15 PM
+08
7:05 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK9271
AK AirAsia
32N
8:15 PM
+08
9:05 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6271
AK AirAsia
32A
8:15 PM
+08
9:05 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6268
AK AirAsia
32A
6:25 AM
+08 T1
7:15 AM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6260
AK AirAsia
32A
9:00 AM
+08 T1
9:50 AM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6272
AK AirAsia
32N
11:50 AM
+08 T1
12:40 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6266
AK AirAsia
32N
1:00 PM
+08 T1
1:50 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6264
AK AirAsia
32N
2:30 PM
+08 T1
3:20 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6276
AK AirAsia
32N
3:30 PM
+08 T1
4:20 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6258
AK AirAsia
32A
5:00 PM
+08 T1
5:50 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6270
AK AirAsia
32A
7:00 PM
+08 T1
7:50 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK9270
AK AirAsia
32N
7:00 PM
+08 T1
7:50 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6262
AK AirAsia
32N
8:45 PM
+08 T1
9:35 PM
+08
0h 50m
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Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
1 carrier, 65 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 65 Flights/wk 181 mi 0h 50m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

TWU–BKI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 181 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TWU–BKI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 65 32A, 32N 0h50
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – AK
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (65 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TWU to BKI direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
65
Outbound / wk
65
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TWU to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
78
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 Kota Kinabalu from Tawau

Nearby airports with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Metric TWU→BKI SDK→BKI
Distance from TWU 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 65 35
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of TWU with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tawau, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Distance & Flight Time
181 mi / 292 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m.

TWU–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tawau to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance181 mi / 292 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights65 out / 65 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: TWU
Full nameTawau Airport
IATA / ICAOTWU / WBKW
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation57 ft / 17 m
Destination: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TWU to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take approximately 0h 50m. The route covers 181 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 65 nonstop flights per week from TWU to BKI. The return direction has about 65 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUL, JHB, CAN, PVG and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BKI to TWU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDK. 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 TWU to BKI

Tawau Airport (TWU) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 65 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TWU to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TWU to BKI ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 181 miles (292 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 130 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sandakan (SDK).