Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Krai flights
Kuala Krai lies 272 km (169 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 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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| Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Krai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 105,007 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 15 km out | KBR, 71 km out |
| Postal codes | 50000–60000 | 18000–18050 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 44 km).
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 Kuala Lumpur?
272 km (169 mi) in a straight line, north of Kuala Lumpur.
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Krai by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Krai?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Krai flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).
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.