Malaysia Β· 181 miles (291 km)

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau (TWU) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau (TWU): AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia. The two airports are 181 miles (291 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Sandakan.

Airlines flying nonstop from BKI to TWU

  • AirAsia logo
    AirAsiaNot in an alliance
  • Batik Air Malaysia logo
    Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance

BKI to TWU with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sandakan (SDK)AirAsia, then MAXjet
    AirAsia logo
    MY

BKI to TWU: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from BKI to TWU?

AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia fly nonstop from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau (TWU).

How far is Kota Kinabalu from Tawau by plane?

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Tawau (TWU) are 181 miles (291 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does BKI to TWU cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BKI to TWU with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau?

The most direct connections are through Sandakan (SDK).

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.