Biên Hòa to Tawau flights
Tawau lies 1,429 km (888 mi) south-east of Biên Hòa, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Biên Hòa | Tawau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 372,615 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
| Nearest large airport | SGN, 23 km out | TWU, 27 km out |
Clocks in Tawau are 1 h ahead of Biên Hòa right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands 3 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tawau
Crossing from Vietnam into Malaysia: money changes from the Dong to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Biên Hòa
Biên Hòa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,468-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Tawau
Tawau is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tawau Airport (TWU), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lahad Datu Airport (LDU, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawau Airport (regional) | TWU | 27 km (17 mi) | 8,800 ft | 57 ft |
| Lahad Datu Airport (regional) | LDU | 100 km (62 mi) | 4,498 ft | 45 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tawau from Biên Hòa?
1,429 km (888 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Biên Hòa.
How long does it take to get from Biên Hòa to Tawau by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Biên Hòa and Tawau?
Tawau is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuching against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
Which airports are used for Biên Hòa to Tawau flights?
Typically Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Tawau Airport (TWU); Tawau also has LDU.
What currency do I need in Tawau?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.