KBR
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
Kota Bahru · MalaysiaICAO WMKC
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) is an airport serving Kota Bahru, Malaysia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 6° 10' 0.7" N, 102° 17' 34.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. With 7 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (GMT+8).
Destinations
7
Airlines
4
Elevation ft
16/ 5m
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KBR
ICAO Code
WMKC
City
Kota Bahru
Country
Malaysia
Elevation
16 ft
Local Time
12:26 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:6.1669°
Longitude:102.2930°
Popular Routes from KBR
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JHB | Johor Bahru, Malaysia | 325 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 133 kg | View |
| PEN | Penang, Malaysia | 151 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 62 kg | View |
| SZB | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 215 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 88 kg | View |
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 238 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 98 kg | View |
| BKI | Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 946 mi | 2h 28m | medium-haul | 238 kg | View |
| KCH | Kuching, Malaysia | 642 mi | 1h 43m | short-haul | 263 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 351 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 144 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KBR
4 active airlines serving Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.
AirAsia
AKMalaysia
Firefly
FYMalaysia
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Malindo Air
ODMalaysia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narathiwat Airport | NAW | Narathiwat | Thailand | 72 km |
| LTS Pulau Redang Airport | RDN | Redang | Malaysia | 91 km |
| Sultan Mahmud Airport | TGG | Kuala Terengganu | Malaysia | 125 km |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | AOR | Alor Setar | Malaysia | 210 km |
| Hat Yai International Airport | HDY | Hat Yai | Thailand | 227 km |
| Langkawi International Airport | LGK | Langkawi | Malaysia | 284 km |
| Kerteh Airport | KTE | Kerteh | Malaysia | 220 km |
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | Ipoh | Malaysia | 221 km |
Other Airports in Malaysia
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
AORAlor Setar
Bakalalan Airport
BKMBakalalan
Bario Airport
BBNBario
Bintulu Airport
BTUBintulu
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
IPHIpoh
Senai International Airport
JHBJohor Bahru
Kerteh Airport
KTEKerteh
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
BKIKota Kinabalu
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
KULKuala Lumpur
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport
SZBKuala Lumpur
Sultan Mahmud Airport
TGGKuala Terengganu
Kuantan Airport
KUAKuantan
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 6° 10' 0.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 102° 17' 34.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 6.166850
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 102.292999
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 12:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 16 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 5 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Sultan Ismail Petra Airport?
The IATA code for Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is KBR, and its ICAO code is WMKC. The airport is located in Kota Bahru, Malaysia.
How many destinations can you fly to from KBR?
There are 7 direct destinations available from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) in Kota Bahru, Malaysia.
What airlines fly from KBR?
There are 4 airlines operating from KBR, including AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air.
What timezone is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in?
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport?
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level.
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