SBW
Sibu Airport
Sibu · MalaysiaICAO WBGS
Sibu Airport (SBW) is an airport serving Sibu, Malaysia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 2° 15' 41.8" N, 111° 59' 6.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 122 feet (37 meters) above sea level. With 6 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (GMT+8).
Destinations
6
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
122/ 37m
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SBW
ICAO Code
WBGS
City
Sibu
Country
Malaysia
Elevation
122 ft
Local Time
12:28 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:2.2616°
Longitude:111.9850°
Popular Routes from SBW
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 711 mi | 1h 51m | short-haul | 292 kg | View |
| KCH | Kuching, Malaysia | 125 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 51 kg | View |
| BKI | Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 377 mi | 1h 13m | short-haul | 155 kg | View |
| BTU | Bintulu, Malaysia | 93 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 38 kg | View |
| JHB | Johor Bahru, Malaysia | 576 mi | 1h 36m | short-haul | 237 kg | View |
| MYY | Miri, Malaysia | 198 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 81 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SBW
3 active airlines serving Sibu Airport.
AirAsia
AKMalaysia
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 Sibu Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukah Airport | MKM | Mukah | Malaysia | 72 km |
| Bintulu Airport | BTU | Bintulu | Malaysia | 149 km |
| Kuching International Airport | KCH | Kuching | Malaysia | 201 km |
| Long Akah Airport | LKH | Long Akah | Malaysia | 332 km |
| Miri Airport | MYY | Miri | Malaysia | 318 km |
| Marudi Airport | MUR | Marudi | Malaysia | 336 km |
| Long Lellang Airport | LGL | Long Datih | Malaysia | 375 km |
| Mulu Airport | MZV | Mulu | Malaysia | 371 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)
- 2° 15' 41.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 111° 59' 6.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 2.261600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 111.985001
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 12:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 122 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 37 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Sibu Airport?
The IATA code for Sibu Airport is SBW, and its ICAO code is WBGS. The airport is located in Sibu, Malaysia.
How many destinations can you fly to from SBW?
There are 6 direct destinations available from Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia.
What airlines fly from SBW?
There are 3 airlines operating from SBW, including AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air.
What timezone is Sibu Airport in?
Sibu 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 Sibu Airport?
Sibu Airport sits at an elevation of 122 feet (37 meters) above sea level.
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