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Kuching International Airport (KCH)
Kuching International Airport is an international airport serving Kuching (Sarawak), Malaysia. Its IATA code is KCH and its ICAO code is WBGG. It has one runway, 3,780 m long.
- IATAKCH
- ICAOWBGG
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KCH
- ICAO code
- WBGG
- City
- Kuching
- Region / province
- Sarawak
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 1.4874° N, 110.3529° E
- Elevation
- 27 m (89 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuching (UTC+08:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,780 m (12,402 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,780 m12,402 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
1,636 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
2,249 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
1,115 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ACC | 134.500 MHz |
| Approach APP | 120.200 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.400 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kuching International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kuching through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Malaysia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Senai International Airport | JHB | 743 km |
| Kota Kinabalu International Airport | BKI | 802 km |
| Malacca International Airport | MKZ | 904 km |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 971 km |
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 995 km |
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | 1,084 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kuching International Airport?
The IATA code of Kuching International Airport is KCH and its ICAO code is WBGG. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kuching International Airport located?
Kuching International Airport is in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, at coordinates 1.4874° N, 110.3529° E and an elevation of 27 m (89 ft).
How far is Kuching International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kuching International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 1,115 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 2,249 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 1,636 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 1 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Kuching International Airport?
The longest runway at Kuching International Airport is 3,780 m (12,402 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kuching International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kuching International Airport (KCH) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.