Updated: January 17, 2026
Malaysia Asia

Kuantan Airport (KUA)

Kuantan International Airport averages 2 flights per day to 2 destinations, with 1 domestic and 1 international routes. A total of 2 airlines operate at KUA, led by Malaysia Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 2 countries across one continent, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Singapore as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Kuantan connects to Singapore, with a typical flight time of 1 hr 25 mins.

IATA
KUA
ICAO
WMKD
Elevation
58 ft (18 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Kuala Lumpur (UTC+08:00)
Destinations
2 (1 domestic · 1 international)
Flights per day
2 (2 domestic · 0 international)
Busiest Route
Kuala Lumpur (2/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Singapore 1 hr 25 mins
Shortest Flight
Kuala Lumpur 1 hr 35 mins
Top Airline
Malaysia Airlines (1 routes)
Top Country
Malaysia (2 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,259 ft / 2,822 m

Weather in Kuantan

2 Destinations from Kuantan Airport (KUA)

This week, 2 active routes depart from Kuantan International Airport. The busiest route connects Kuantan with Kuala Lumpur and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Singapore, and the shortest flight is to Kuala Lumpur.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
2 Kuala Lumpur KUA → KUL
1 hr 35 mins
 Malaysia Airlines1
3/week Singapore KUA → SIN
1 hr 25 mins
 Scoot1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Kuantan International Airport is served by 2 airlines, with Malaysia Airlines in the lead at 50% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 100% of routes. 2 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 1 airlines operate international routes, compared with 1 serving domestic routes. Scoot is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Singapore with a flight time of 1 hr 25 mins.

  • Malaysia Airlines1 route
  • Scoot1 route

Kuantan International Airport provides direct service to 2 countries across one continents. The route network is 50% domestic and 50% international, with Singapore, Singapore serving as the primary international destination.

  • Malaysia2/day
  • Singapore3/week

Global Rankings of Kuantan Airport (KUA)

This snapshot shows how Kuantan Airport (KUA) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Kuantan Airport (KUA)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
18 9,259 ft · 2,822 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt
36 9,259 ft · 2,822 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt

51 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,259 ft / 2,822 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Kuantan International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boeing 777 Freighter 9,285 ft · 2,830 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m
Airbus A300B1 9,350 ft · 2,850 m 5,364 ft · 1,635 m
Airbus A300B2 9,350 ft · 2,850 m 5,364 ft · 1,635 m
Boeing 767-400 9,501 ft · 2,896 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Airbus A340-200 9,514 ft · 2,900 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
Airbus A380-900 9,678 ft · 2,950 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing 777-200LR 9,744 ft · 2,970 m 5,610 ft · 1,710 m
Antonov An-124 Ruslan 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 2,953 ft · 900 m
Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 777-300ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Tupolev Tu-144 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 8,530 ft · 2,600 m
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-51 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-62 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-63 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-53 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-61 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A330-900neo 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m
Airbus A350-900F 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m