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RME to KBR: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Kota Bahru (Sultan Ismail Petra Airport)
9,021 mi
14,517 km · 7,839 nm
18h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,021 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 9m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, United States
- KBR — Sultan Ismail Petra Airport · Kota Bahru, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RME
Near KBR
- NAW · Narathiwat Airport45 mi away
- RDN · LTS Pulau Redang Airport56 mi away
- TGG · Sultan Mahmud Airport78 mi away
- PAN · Pattani Airport89 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RME from KBR?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Kota Bahru (KBR) is 9,021 miles (14,517 km, 7,839 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to KBR?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 9m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rome and Kota Bahru?
Kota Bahru is 12 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to KBR?
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