Alor Setar to Padang flights
Padang lies 786 km (489 mi) south of Alor Setar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 45 min 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 | Padang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 417,800 | 942,938 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | LGK, 74 km out | PDG, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 05000–06660 | 23655–97794 |
Clocks in Padang are 1 h behind Alor Setar right now, so a 1 h 45 min journey lands only 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Padang
Crossing from Malaysia into Indonesia: money changes from the Ringgit to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Padang
Padang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minangkabau International Airport | PDG | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,843 ft | 18 ft |
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Staying in Padang
Our booking partner lists 170 places to stay in Padang. Of the 147 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (85). Across 21 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 5,801 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Padang from Alor Setar?
786 km (489 mi) in a straight line, south of Alor Setar.
How long does it take to get from Alor Setar to Padang by air?
About 1 h 45 min, 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 Padang?
Padang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Alor Setar to Padang flights?
Typically Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG).
What currency do I need in Padang?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Padang?
Our booking partner lists 170 places to stay in Padang, 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.