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Tawau (TWU)Sandakan (SDK)
Direct flights from Tawau Airport in Malaysia to Sandakan Airport in Malaysia.
1 airline operates this route.
Great-circle distance
176 km
Estimated flight time
42m
Operating airlines
1
Return route
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Tawau to Sandakan — frequently asked questions
Which airlines fly from Tawau (TWU) to Sandakan (SDK)?
Malaysia Airlines are known to operate direct flights between Tawau and Sandakan.
How long is the flight from Tawau (TWU) to Sandakan (SDK)?
The estimated flight time is 42m, covering a great-circle distance of 176 km between Tawau and Sandakan.
Are there direct flights from Tawau (TWU) to Sandakan (SDK)?
Yes. 1 airline operates direct flights on the TWU–SDK route, so a non-stop journey is available.
About this data. The base list of operating airlines is sourced from the OpenFlights public route database, augmented with manual overrides for carriers that have rebranded, merged, or ceased operations. For live schedules and seat availability, check directly with each airline. Distance is calculated as the great-circle distance between airport coordinates; estimated flight time assumes a typical cruise speed of 850 km/h with 30 minutes of taxi/climb buffer.