Distance From Tawau Airport to London Gatwick Airport, TWU - LGW Distance

The distance from Tawau Airport (TWU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 7170 miles or 11539 kilometers or 6227 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 London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tawau and London takes around 16 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tawau Airport, Tawau, Malaysia to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 16 hours 29 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 - LGW

Kilometers		11539 km
Statute Miles		7170 miles
Nautical Miles		6227 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 29 minutes

Tawau Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - TWU to LGW Flight Path

Location of Tawau Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tawau to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tawau, Malaysia and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Tawau, Malaysia and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TWU - LGW

Time difference between Tawau (Malaysia) and London (United Kingdom) is 7 Hours.
London time is 7 Hours behind Tawau.

Location	Local Time
Tawau (Malaysia)	2026-07-27, 00:09:42 +08
London (United Kingdom)	2026-07-26, 17:09:42 BST

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom