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Nearest Airport to Kuala Besut: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Kuala Besut is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), about 47 km (29 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH), 215 km away.
Closest airport
KBR
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
47 km · 29 mi · ~50 min by car
Closest international
IPH
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
215 km · 133 mi · ~3 h 50 min by car
Airports near Kuala Besut
- 1 KBR 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
- 2 TGG 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
- 3 NAW 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
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4
Betong International AirportBTZ 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
Betong, Thailand · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Thailand
- 5 KTE 173 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
- 6 PAN 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 min
- 7 IPH 215 km133 mi · ~3 h 50 min
- 8 KUA 240 km149 mi · ~4 h 17 min
- 9 AOR 242 km150 mi · ~4 h 19 min
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RMAF Butterworth Air BaseBWH 243 km151 mi · ~4 h 20 minButterworth, Malaysia · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Malaysia
Small airfields nearby
- Gong Kedak Airport8.7 km
- LTS Pulau Redang Airport · WMPR50 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Kuala Besut; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Kuala Besut?
The nearest airport to Kuala Besut is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), about 47 km (29 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH), 215 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Kuala Besut?
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) is 215 km from Kuala Besut in a straight line — roughly 3 h 50 min by car.
What other airports are near Kuala Besut?
Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) — 79 km, Narathiwat Airport (NAW) — 118 km and Betong International Airport (BTZ) — 156 km.
How long does it take to get from Kuala Besut to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport?
About 50 min by car for the 47 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.