ATL
Atlanta
United States
15,174 km
9,429 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
15,174 km
9,429 mi / 8,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATL TWU
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code ATL TWU
ICAO Code KATL WBKW
City Atlanta Tawau
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 1,026 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 4.320000, 118.130000

Atlanta (ATL) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 15,174 kilometers (9,429 miles / 8,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:16 in Atlanta, it's 17:16 in Tawau. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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