KCH
Kuching International Airport
Kuching · MalaysiaICAO WBGG
Kuching International Airport (KCH) is an airport serving Kuching, Malaysia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 1° 29' 4.9" N, 110° 20' 49.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. With 13 direct destinations served by 8 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (GMT+8).
Destinations
13
Airlines
8
Elevation ft
89/ 27m
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KCH
ICAO Code
WBGG
City
Kuching
Country
Malaysia
Elevation
89 ft
Local Time
12:26 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:1.4847°
Longitude:110.3470°
Popular Routes from KCH
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 603 mi | 1h 39m | short-haul | 248 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 439 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 180 kg | View |
| MYY | Miri, Malaysia | 318 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 131 kg | View |
| BKI | Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 499 mi | 1h 27m | short-haul | 205 kg | View |
| BTU | Bintulu, Malaysia | 216 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 89 kg | View |
| MZV | Mulu, Malaysia | 355 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 146 kg | View |
| SBW | Sibu, Malaysia | 125 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 51 kg | View |
| JHB | Johor Bahru, Malaysia | 462 mi | 1h 22m | short-haul | 189 kg | View |
| KBR | Kota Bahru, Malaysia | 642 mi | 1h 43m | short-haul | 263 kg | View |
| LGK | Langkawi, Malaysia | 805 mi | 2h 1m | short-haul | 330 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KCH
8 active airlines serving Kuching International Airport.
AirAsia
AKMalaysia
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Malindo Air
ODMalaysia
Royal Brunei Airlines
BIBrunei
SilkAir
MISingapore
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
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 Kuching International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibu Airport | SBW | Sibu | Malaysia | 201 km |
| Supadio Airport | PNK | Pontianak | Indonesia | 209 km |
| Mukah Airport | MKM | Mukah | Malaysia | 249 km |
| Ketapang(Rahadi Usman) Airport | KTG | Ketapang | Indonesia | 368 km |
| Bintulu Airport | BTU | Bintulu | Malaysia | 348 km |
| Ranai Airport | NTX | Ranai-Natuna Besar Island | Indonesia | 345 km |
| Iskandar Airport | PKN | Pangkalan Bun | Indonesia | 486 km |
| Long Akah Airport | LKH | Long Akah | Malaysia | 533 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
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
KBRKota Bahru
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
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 1° 29' 4.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 110° 20' 49.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 1.484700
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 110.347000
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 12:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 89 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 27 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Kuching International Airport?
The IATA code for Kuching International Airport is KCH, and its ICAO code is WBGG. The airport is located in Kuching, Malaysia.
How many destinations can you fly to from KCH?
There are 13 direct destinations available from Kuching International Airport (KCH) in Kuching, Malaysia.
What airlines fly from KCH?
There are 8 airlines operating from KCH, including AirAsia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Royal Brunei Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Kuching International Airport in?
Kuching International 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 Kuching International Airport?
Kuching International Airport sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level.
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