Flights to Lahad Datu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Lahad Datu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), 1 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,498 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tawau Airport (TWU, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahad Datu Airport (regional) | LDU | 1 km (1 mi) | 4,498 ft | 45 ft |
| Tawau Airport (regional) | TWU | 82 km (51 mi) | 8,800 ft | 57 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 4,498 ft, LDU handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 45 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lahad Datu
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahad Datu to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Lahad Datu to Quezon City | Philippines | 1,111 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Lahad Datu to Surabaya | Indonesia | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Lahad Datu to Davao | Philippines | 837 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Lahad Datu to Caloocan | Philippines | 1,109 km (689 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Lahad Datu to Manila | Philippines | 1,104 km (686 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Lahad Datu to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Lahad Datu to Makassar | Indonesia | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Lahad Datu to Taguig | Philippines | 1,099 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Lahad Datu to Budta | Philippines | 718 km (446 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Lahad Datu to Biên Hòa | Vietnam | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Lahad Datu to Malingao | Philippines | 720 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Lahad Datu to Zamboanga | Philippines | 464 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Lahad Datu to Cebu City | Philippines | 850 km (528 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Lahad Datu to Antipolo | Philippines | 1,111 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Lahad Datu to Samarinda | Indonesia | 627 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Lahad Datu to Pasig City | Philippines | 1,105 km (686 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Lahad Datu to Cagayan de Oro | Philippines | 797 km (495 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Lahad Datu to Valenzuela | Philippines | 1,114 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Lahad Datu to General Santos | Philippines | 767 km (477 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Lahad Datu to Paranaque City | Philippines | 1,092 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Lahad Datu to Balikpapan | Indonesia | 719 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Lahad Datu to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 11,488 km (7,138 mi) | about 15 h 29 min |
| Lahad Datu to Lagos | Nigeria | 12,681 km (7,880 mi) | about 17 h |
| Lahad Datu to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,785 km (1,109 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Lahad Datu to Bengaluru | India | 4,554 km (2,830 mi) | about 6 h 35 min |
| Lahad Datu to Bogotá | Colombia | 18,269 km (11,352 mi) | about 24 h 10 min |
| Lahad Datu to Hyderabad | India | 4,549 km (2,826 mi) | about 6 h 35 min |
| Lahad Datu to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 13,508 km (8,394 mi) | about 18 h 4 min |
| Lahad Datu to Singapore | Singapore | 1,660 km (1,031 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lahad Datu?
Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) is the closest large airport at 1 km (1 mi). The others, TWU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LDU from Lahad Datu city centre?
1 km (1 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lahad Datu on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.