LGK
Langkawi International Airport
Langkawi · MalaysiaICAO WMKL
Langkawi International Airport (LGK) is an airport serving Langkawi, Malaysia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 6° 19' 47.0" N, 99° 43' 43.3" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 9 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (GMT+8).
Destinations
5
Airlines
9
Elevation ft
29/ 9m
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LGK
ICAO Code
WMKL
City
Langkawi
Country
Malaysia
Elevation
29 ft
Local Time
12:31 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:6.3297°
Longitude:99.7287°
Popular Routes from LGK
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 451 mi | 1h 21m | short-haul | 185 kg | View |
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 282 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 116 kg | View |
| PEN | Penang, Malaysia | 80 mi | 0h 39m | short-haul | 33 kg | View |
| SZB | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 253 mi | 0h 59m | short-haul | 104 kg | View |
| KCH | Kuching, Malaysia | 805 mi | 2h 1m | short-haul | 330 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LGK
9 active airlines serving Langkawi International Airport.
AirAsia
AKMalaysia
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Firefly
FYMalaysia
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Malindo Air
ODMalaysia
SilkAir
MISingapore
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Tiger Airways
TRSingapore
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 Langkawi International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | AOR | Alor Setar | Malaysia | 76 km |
| Hat Yai International Airport | HDY | Hat Yai | Thailand | 99 km |
| Trang Airport | TST | Trang | Thailand | 131 km |
| Penang International Airport | PEN | Penang | Malaysia | 129 km |
| Narathiwat Airport | NAW | Narathiwat | Thailand | 224 km |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport | NST | Nakhon Si Thammarat | Thailand | 246 km |
| Krabi Airport | KBV | Krabi | Thailand | 212 km |
| Sultan Ismail Petra Airport | KBR | Kota Bahru | Malaysia | 284 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)
- 6° 19' 47.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 99° 43' 43.3" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 6.329730
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 99.728699
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 12:31 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 29 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 9 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Langkawi International Airport?
The IATA code for Langkawi International Airport is LGK, and its ICAO code is WMKL. The airport is located in Langkawi, Malaysia.
How many destinations can you fly to from LGK?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) in Langkawi, Malaysia.
What airlines fly from LGK?
There are 9 airlines operating from LGK, including AirAsia, American Airlines, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, and more.
What timezone is Langkawi International Airport in?
Langkawi 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 Langkawi International Airport?
Langkawi International Airport sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 meters) above sea level.
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