Alor Setar to Ipoh flights
Ipoh lies 189 km (117 mi) south-east of Alor Setar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Alor Setar | Ipoh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 417,800 | 759,952 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | LGK, 74 km out | IPH, 2 km out |
| Postal codes | 05000–06660 | 30000–31650 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Alor Setar
Alor Setar is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Langkawi International Airport (LGK), 74 km (46 mi) from the centre, whose 12,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hat Yai International Airport (HDY, 90 km), Penang International Airport (PEN, 92 km), Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 9 km).
Arriving in Ipoh
Ipoh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,900 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | 2 km (1 mi) | 5,900 ft | 130 ft |
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Staying in Ipoh
Our booking partner lists 1,208+ places to stay in Ipoh (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 540 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (242), and 7 are five-star. Across 299 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 128,763 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ipoh from Alor Setar?
189 km (117 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Alor Setar.
How long does it take to get from Alor Setar to Ipoh by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Alor Setar and Ipoh?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Which airports are used for Alor Setar to Ipoh flights?
Typically Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH).
Where can I stay in Ipoh?
Our booking partner lists 1,208+ places to stay in Ipoh, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.