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Flights from Chengdu to Tawau
There are no direct flights from Chengdu to Tawau. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Shanghai, about 8h 37m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 20m
Chengdu to Tawau at a glance
Fastest journey8h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from Chengdu to Tawau
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
CTU Kuala Lumpur (KUL) TWU
Leg 1: Air China, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
2Search
CTU Shanghai (PVG) TWU
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Juneyao Air
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,267 km2,029 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 20mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneTawau vs Chengdu
- Currency in Tawau
- MYR
- Airports
- TFU, CTU → TWU
Flights from Chengdu to Tawau: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chengdu to Tawau?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chengdu to Tawau?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,267 km.
Where do you change planes between Chengdu and Tawau?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Shanghai (PVG). Air China flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chengdu and Tawau?
Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Tawau: Tawau Airport (TWU).
