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Connecting route · Malaysia → China

Flights from Tawau to Chengdu

There are no direct flights from Tawau to Chengdu. 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
TWUCTUKUL

Tawau to Chengdu at a glance

Fastest journey8h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Tawau to Chengdu

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
TWU Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CTU
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: Air China, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 37m
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TWU Shanghai (PVG) CTU
Leg 1: Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 20m
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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
NoneChengdu vs Tawau
Currency in Chengdu
CNY
Airports
TWU → TFU, CTU

Flights from Tawau to Chengdu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tawau to Chengdu?
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 Tawau to Chengdu?
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 Tawau and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Shanghai (PVG). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tawau and Chengdu?
Tawau: Tawau Airport (TWU). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

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