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

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1,137 mi airlines charter/private 148/wk
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Flight Schedule 49 flights Verified 38m ago
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✈ Nonstop
AK5745
AK AirAsia
320
9:15 AM
+08
12:00 PM
+08
2h 45m
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WY5671cs
WY Oman
73H
11:00 AM
+08
1:50 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MH2661+6
MH Malaysia
73H
11:00 AM
+08
1:50 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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SQ5635cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
73H
11:00 AM
+08
1:50 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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TK7944cs
TK Turkish
73H
11:00 AM
+08
1:50 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FY7691cs
FY Northwest Regional Airlines
73H
11:00 AM
+08
1:50 PM
+08
2h 50m
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AK5743
AK AirAsia
32A
11:10 AM
+08
2:11 PM
+08
3h 1m
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AK9477
AK AirAsia
320
12:15 PM
+08
2:55 PM
+08
2h 40m
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AK5741
AK AirAsia
32Q
1:30 PM
+08
4:15 PM
+08
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EY5655cs
EY Etihad
738
5:00 PM
+08
7:55 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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OD1901+1
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
5:00 PM
+08
7:55 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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PR3547cs
PR Philippine
73H
6:15 PM
+08
9:05 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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TK7936cs
TK Turkish
73H
6:15 PM
+08
9:05 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MH2665+7
MH Malaysia
73H
6:15 PM
+08
9:05 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WY5695cs
WY Oman
73H
6:15 PM
+08
9:05 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FY7693cs
FY Northwest Regional Airlines
7M8
6:15 PM
+08
9:05 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK5749
AK AirAsia
320
6:30 PM
+08
9:15 PM
+08
2h 45m
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AK9573
AK AirAsia
320
7:50 PM
+08
10:35 PM
+08
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AK5753
AK AirAsia
320
7:50 PM
+08
10:35 PM
+08
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MH4463cs
MH Malaysia
738
8:05 PM
+08
11:00 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FY2575+1
FY Northwest Regional Airlines
738
8:05 PM
+08
11:00 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK5747
AK AirAsia
32A
8:20 PM
+08
11:10 PM
+08
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK9576
AK AirAsia
320
9:20 PM
+08
12:10 AM+1
+08
2h 50m
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
M T W T F S S
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AK5744
AK AirAsia
320
6:00 AM
+08 T2
8:50 AM
+08
2h 50m
80%
M T W T F S S
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QR5460cs
QR Qatar
73H
7:15 AM
+08 T1
10:10 AM
+08
2h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH2660+6
MH Malaysia
73H
7:15 AM
+08 T1
10:10 AM
+08
2h 55m
61%
M T W T F S S
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TK7937cs
TK Turkish
73H
7:15 AM
+08 T1
10:10 AM
+08
2h 55m
58%
M T W T F S S
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FY7690cs
FY Northwest Regional Airlines
73H
7:15 AM
+08 T1
10:10 AM
+08
2h 55m
63%
M T W T F S S
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PR3544cs
PR Philippine
73H
7:15 AM
+08 T1
10:10 AM
+08
2h 55m
69%
M T W T F S S
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JL7971cs
JL Japan
73H
7:15 AM
+08 T1
10:10 AM
+08
2h 55m
50%
M T W T F S S
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AK5742
AK AirAsia
320
8:00 AM
+08 T2
10:55 AM
+08
2h 55m
80%
M T W T F S S
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AK5746
AK AirAsia
32A
9:00 AM
+08 T2
11:50 AM
+08
2h 50m
80%
M T W T F S S
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AK9476
AK AirAsia
320
9:00 AM
+08 T2
11:50 AM
+08
2h 50m
80%
M T W T F S S
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OD1900+1
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
9:30 AM
+08 T1
12:30 PM
+08
3h
30%
M T W T F S S
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EY5654cs
EY Etihad
738
9:30 AM
+08 T1
12:30 PM
+08
3h
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR3546cs
PR Philippine
73H
2:35 PM
+08 T1
5:30 PM
+08
2h 55m
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ5636cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
73H
2:35 PM
+08 T1
5:30 PM
+08
2h 55m
61%
M T W T F S S
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FY7692cs
FY Northwest Regional Airlines
7M8
2:35 PM
+08 T1
5:30 PM
+08
2h 55m
63%
M T W T F S S
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MH2664+7
MH Malaysia
7M8
2:35 PM
+08 T1
5:30 PM
+08
2h 55m
61%
M T W T F S S
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TK7912cs
TK Turkish
73H
2:35 PM
+08 T1
5:30 PM
+08
2h 55m
58%
M T W T F S S
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WY5670cs
WY Oman
73H
2:35 PM
+08 T1
5:30 PM
+08
2h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
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AK5748
AK AirAsia
320
3:00 PM
+08 T2
5:55 PM
+08
2h 55m
80%
M T W T F S S
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AK5754
AK AirAsia
320
4:25 PM
+08 T2
7:15 PM
+08
2h 50m
80%
M T W T F S S
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AK9574
AK AirAsia
320
4:25 PM
+08 T2
7:15 PM
+08
2h 50m
80%
M T W T F S S
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FY2574+1
FY Northwest Regional Airlines
738
4:30 PM
+08 T1
7:25 PM
+08
2h 55m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH4462cs
MH Malaysia
738
4:30 PM
+08 T1
7:25 PM
+08
2h 55m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK5751
AK AirAsia
320
6:05 PM
+08 T2
8:55 PM
+08
2h 50m
80%
M T W T F S S
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AK9575
AK AirAsia
320
6:05 PM
+08 T2
8:55 PM
+08
2h 50m
80%
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
BKI Kota Kinabalu 4h 15m AKOD 6E8MAK Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Sepang flights
JHB Johor Bahru 4h 30m AK 6E8MAK Johor Bahru (JHB) to Sepang flights
MFM Nossa Senhora do Carmo 8h 37m AK AKNX Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) to Sepang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 9h 20m AK 9CAKAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Sepang flights
HKG Hong Kong ~9h 15m AKAYCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Sepang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) ~11h 58m 9CCZD7 Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Sepang flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Tawau to Sepang
4 carriers, 148 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1,137 mi 2h 50m nonstop

TWU–KUL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia, Northwest Regional Airlines and Malaysia Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,137 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TWU–KUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 50 320, 32A, 32Q 2h40-3h01
FY Northwest Regional Airlines 21 738, 73H, 7M8 2h50-2h55
MH Malaysia Airlines Also: PR, SQ, TK, WY 21 738, 73H 2h50-2h55 Oneworld PR, SQ, TK, WY
OD Batik Air Malaysia Also: EY 7 738 2h55 EY
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
32A Airbus A320 – AK
32Q Airbus A321neo – AK
738 Boeing 737-800 – EY, FY, MH, OD
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FY, MH, PR, SQ, TK, WY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK + FY + OD (78 flights/wk, 79%)
Oneworld: MH (21 flights/wk, 21%)
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 KUL direction.
Mon
21
flights
Tue
22
flights
Wed
21
flights
Thu
21
flights
Fri
21
flights
Sat
21
flights
Sun
21
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
24
Nonstop flights
148
Outbound / wk
158
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TWU to KUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
137
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 Sepang from Tawau

Nearby airports with service to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Metric TWU→KUL SDK→KUL BKI→KUL
Distance from TWU 110 mi 181 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 8 17
Weekly flights 148 105 511
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 45m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of TWU with service to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral takes 28 minutes (RM55). KLIA Transit is slower but cheaper if you're stopping at intermediate stations. Both depart from the basement of the main terminal. KLIA2 (AirAsia) has its own station on the same line.

Taxis from KLIA to central KL cost RM70–100 using the fixed-rate coupon system at the taxi counter (avoid unlicensed touts). Grab is available and typically cheaper. Long-distance buses connect to Singapore and other Malaysian cities from both KLIA and KLIA2.

Sepang Climate

Equatorial rainforest climate, hot (28–34°C) and humid year-round with no true dry season. Rain can fall any month, though two monsoon seasons (Northeast: November–March; Southwest: May–September) bring heavier precipitation. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent year-round and cause the most common flight delays.

Haze from Indonesian forest fires is a recurring issue August–October and occasionally reduces visibility enough to affect operations. Unlike typhoon zones farther north, KUL is not at direct tropical cyclone risk. Operations are generally consistent year-round.

TWU–KUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tawau to Sepang route.
Route details
Distance1,137 mi / 1,830 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights148 out / 158 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TWU
Full nameTawau Airport
IATA / ICAOTWU / WBKW
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation57 ft / 17 m
Destination: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TWU to KUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Tawau Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,137 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from TWU to KUL: AirAsia, Northwest Regional Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kota Kinabalu, Senai and Macau.
Yes, return flights from KUL to TWU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDK and BKI. 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 KUL

Tawau Airport (TWU) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia, Northwest Regional Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia. With 148 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TWU to KUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TWU to KUL is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,137 miles (1,830 km). There are approximately 148 weekly flights outbound and 158 return, totaling 306 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kota Kinabalu, Senai and Macau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sandakan (SDK) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI).