Distance From Tawau Airport to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, TWU - GYE Distance

The distance from Tawau Airport (TWU) to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is 11185 miles or 18001 kilometers or 9713 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Tawau ( Malaysia ) to Guayaquil ( Ecuador )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tawau and Guayaquil takes around 25 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tawau Airport, Tawau, Malaysia to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, Guayaquil, Ecuador is 25 hours 42 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • TWU - GYE

Kilometers		18001 km
Statute Miles		11185 miles
Nautical Miles		9713 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 42 minutes

Tawau Airport to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flight Route Map - TWU to GYE Flight Path

Location of Tawau Airport & José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tawau to Guayaquil nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Tawau, Malaysia and Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TWU - GYE

Time difference between Tawau (Malaysia) and Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 13 Hours.
Guayaquil time is 13 Hours behind Tawau.

Location	Local Time
Tawau (Malaysia)	2026-07-26, 23:27:45 +08
Guayaquil (Ecuador)	2026-07-26, 10:27:45 -05

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Tawau Airport (TWU / WBKW) Tawau, Malaysia

Destination

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE / SEGU) Guayaquil, Ecuador