DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
11,085 km
6,888 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
11,085 km
6,888 mi / 5,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
70°
east northeast

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DUS TWU
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code DUS TWU
ICAO Code EDDL WBKW
City Dusseldorf Tawau
Country Germany Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 147 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 4.320000, 118.130000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 11,085 kilometers (6,888 miles / 5,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Germany with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:21 in Dusseldorf, it's 01:21 in Tawau. With a 7-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 Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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