Yangon to Kuala Krai flights
Kuala Krai lies 1,416 km (880 mi) south-east of Yangon, +1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 34 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Yangon | Kuala Krai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Malaysia |
| Population | 4.5 million | 105,007 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | KBR, 71 km out |
Clocks in Kuala Krai are 1 h 30 min ahead of Yangon right now, so a 2 h 34 min journey lands 4 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kuala Krai
Crossing from Myanmar into Malaysia: money changes from the Kyat to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Yangon
Yangon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yangon International Airport (RGN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kuala Krai
Kuala Krai is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), 71 km (44 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (regional) | KBR | 71 km (44 mi) | 7,874 ft | 16 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kuala Krai from Yangon?
1,416 km (880 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Kuala Krai by air?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yangon and Kuala Krai?
Kuala Krai is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Yangon to Kuala Krai flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).
What currency do I need in Kuala Krai?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.