Cần Thơ to Tawau flights
Tawau lies 1,482 km (921 mi) south-east of Cần Thơ, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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.
| Cần Thơ | Tawau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 372,615 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
| Nearest large airport | VCA, 10 km out | TWU, 27 km out |
Clocks in Tawau are 1 h ahead of Cần Thơ right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands 3 h 39 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 Cần Thơ
Cần Thơ is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Can Tho International Airport (VCA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rach Gia Airport (VKG, 72 km).
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 Cần Thơ?
1,482 km (921 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cần Thơ.
How long does it take to get from Cần Thơ to Tawau by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cần Thơ and Tawau?
Tawau is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuching against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
Which airports are used for Cần Thơ to Tawau flights?
Typically Can Tho International Airport (VCA) 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.