JHB to KBR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) is 526 km (327 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (KBR to JHB).
How far is it from Johor Bahru to Kota Baharu?
The great-circle distance between Senai International Airport (JHB) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) is 526 km (327 mi, 284 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from JHB to KBR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KBR is roughly north of JHB.
How is the JHB to KBR route written in code?
The pair is written JHB-KBR in IATA codes and WMKJ-WMKC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Senai International Airport is JHB (WMKJ), Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is KBR (WMKC).
| JHB | KBR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Senai International Airport | Sultan Ismail Petra Airport |
| ICAO code | WMKJ | WMKC |
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Elevation | 135 ft | 16 ft |
| Rank by connections | #627 | #756 |
Both ICAO codes start with W, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Malay Archipelago, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KBR sits 119 ft (36 m) lower than JHB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JHB to KBR
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | AirAsia | AXM | Asian Express | Active |
| FY | Firefly | FFM | Firefly | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: MH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Johor Bahru from Kota Baharu?
Senai International Airport (JHB) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) are 526 km (327 mi, 284 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JHB to KBR?
A typical nonstop flight between JHB and KBR takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KBR from JHB?
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) lies roughly north of Senai International Airport (JHB).
Which airlines fly JHB to KBR?
2 airlines appear on the JHB-KBR route in the open dataset, including AirAsia, Firefly.
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