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Malaysia · Kelantan

Pasir Puteh: how to get there and around

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Pasir Puteh is a city of 137,400 people in Malaysia (Kelantan), 7 m (23 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population137,400
Elevation7 m (23 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyRinggit (MYR)
Dialling code+60
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesBS 1363
Postal codes16800
Coordinates5.833, 102.4
Pasir Puteh

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Daylight in Pasir Puteh runs from about 11 h 49 min a day in late December to 12 h 30 min in late June (computed for 5.83° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Pasir Puteh is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG, 93 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Pasir Puteh?

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Pasir Puteh?

About 137,400 people live in Pasir Puteh (GeoNames).

What time zone is Pasir Puteh in?

Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Pasir Puteh?

The Ringgit (MYR). Traffic drives on the left.

Which cities are near Pasir Puteh?

Kuala Lumpur (310 km), Kampung Baru Subang (313 km), Petaling Jaya (316 km), Ipoh (201 km), Shah Alam (320 km).

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.