Flights to Kota Bharu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kota Bharu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Narathiwat Airport (NAW, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (regional) | KBR | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,874 ft | 16 ft |
| Narathiwat Airport (regional) | NAW | 71 km (44 mi) | 8,202 ft | 16 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,874 ft, KBR handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 16 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kota Bharu
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Bharu to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 711 km (442 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Kota Bharu to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Kota Bharu to Singapore | Singapore | 566 km (352 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Kota Bharu to Bangkok | Thailand | 870 km (540 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Kota Bharu to Yangon | Myanmar | 1,360 km (845 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Kota Bharu to Bekasi | Indonesia | 1,472 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Kota Bharu to Medan | Indonesia | 487 km (302 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Kota Bharu to Depok | Indonesia | 1,482 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Kota Bharu to Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,452 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Kota Bharu to Palembang | Indonesia | 1,043 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Kota Bharu to Phnom Penh | Cambodia | 672 km (418 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Kota Bharu to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 584 km (363 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 337 km (210 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Kota Bharu to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,467 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Kota Bharu to Huế | Vietnam | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Kota Bharu to Batam | Indonesia | 587 km (365 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Kota Bharu to Da Nang | Vietnam | 1,283 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Kota Bharu to Biên Hòa | Vietnam | 736 km (457 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Kota Bharu to Pekanbaru | Indonesia | 630 km (391 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Kota Bharu to Bandar Lampung | Indonesia | 1,328 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Kota Bharu to Padang | Indonesia | 814 km (506 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru | Malaysia | 545 km (338 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Kota Bharu to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 9,720 km (6,040 mi) | about 13 h 13 min |
| Kota Bharu to Lagos | Nigeria | 10,902 km (6,774 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Kota Bharu to Mumbai | India | 3,488 km (2,167 mi) | about 5 h 13 min |
| Kota Bharu to Mexico City | Mexico | 16,335 km (10,150 mi) | about 21 h 42 min |
| Kota Bharu to Bengaluru | India | 2,806 km (1,744 mi) | about 4 h 21 min |
| Kota Bharu to Bogotá | Colombia | 18,754 km (11,653 mi) | about 24 h 48 min |
| Kota Bharu to Hyderabad | India | 2,871 km (1,784 mi) | about 4 h 26 min |
| Kota Bharu to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 11,729 km (7,288 mi) | about 15 h 47 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kota Bharu?
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, NAW, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is KBR from Kota Bharu city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kota Bharu on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.