Kuantan Airport
Kuantan · MalaysiaICAO WMKD
Kuantan Airport (KUA) is an airport serving Kuantan, Malaysia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 3° 46' 31.4" N, 103° 12' 32.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 58 feet (18 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (GMT+8).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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Airlines Operating at KUA
2 active airlines serving Kuantan Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kuantan Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerteh Airport | KTE | Kerteh | Malaysia | 88 km |
| Sultan Mahmud Airport | TGG | Kuala Terengganu | Malaysia | 178 km |
| LTS Pulau Redang Airport | RDN | Redang | Malaysia | 221 km |
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 198 km |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 202 km |
| Senai International Airport | JHB | Johor Bahru | Malaysia | 241 km |
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | Ipoh | Malaysia | 251 km |
| Singapore Changi Airport | SIN | Singapore | Singapore | 282 km |
Other Airports in Malaysia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 3° 46' 31.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 103° 12' 32.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 3.775390
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 103.209000
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 01:35 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 58 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 18 m
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