Tawau to Shanghai (Pudong) (TWU–PVG) — 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
BKI Kota Kinabalu 6h 10m AKOD AKFMMU Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
MFM Nossa Senhora do Carmo 6h 55m AK 9CFMMU Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
KUL Sepang 9h 15m AKEYFY 9CCZD7 Sepang (KUL) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 10h 55m AK 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
HKG Hong Kong ~8h 9CCACX Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Tawau to Shanghai (Pudong)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,869 mi 4h 55m nonstop

TWU–PVG 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 55m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TWU–PVG 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 TWU to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
259
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 Shanghai (Pudong) from Tawau

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Metric TWU→PVG BKI→PVG
Distance from TWU 181 mi
Nonstop airlines 4
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 4h 55m 4h 12m
Airports within 200 miles of TWU with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tawau, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Distance & Flight Time
1,869 mi / 3,008 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Malaysian passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect in July 2025. The maximum cumulative stay is 90 days within any 180-day period. Covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Work and study still require a separate visa.

Getting from PVG

Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.

Shanghai (Pudong) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.

Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.

TWU–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tawau to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance1,869 mi / 3,008 km
Flight time4h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TWU
Full nameTawau Airport
IATA / ICAOTWU / WBKW
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation57 ft / 17 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TWU to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Tawau Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take about 4h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,869 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from TWU to PVG: 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 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kota Kinabalu, Macau and Kuala Lumpur.
Yes, return flights from PVG to TWU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BKI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TWU to PVG

Tawau Airport (TWU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 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.

TWU to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TWU to PVG is about 4 hours 55 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 Kota Kinabalu, Macau and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kota Kinabalu (BKI).