Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan flights
Kuantan lies 196 km (122 mi) east 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 gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kuala Lumpur | Kuantan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 548,014 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 15 km out | KUA, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 50000–60000 | 25000–26180 |
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 Kuantan
Kuantan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kuantan Airport (KUA), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,200 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuantan Airport (regional) | KUA | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,200 ft | 58 ft |
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Staying in Kuantan
Our booking partner lists 664 places to stay in Kuantan. Of the 379 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (206), and 5 are five-star. Across 192 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 95,925 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur?
196 km (122 mi) in a straight line, east of Kuala Lumpur.
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan by air?
About 1 h, 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 Kuantan?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Kuantan Airport (KUA).
Where can I stay in Kuantan?
Our booking partner lists 664 places to stay in Kuantan, bookable on this site.
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.