George Town to Tangerang flights
Tangerang lies 1,466 km (911 mi) south-east of George Town, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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.
| George Town | Tangerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 158,336 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | PEN, 14 km out | CGK, 7 km out |
Clocks in Tangerang are 1 h behind George Town right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 1 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tangerang
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 George Town
George Town is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Penang International Airport (PEN), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 87 km).
Arriving in Tangerang
Tangerang is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,008-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP, 30 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soekarno-Hatta International Airport | CGK | 7 km (4 mi) | 12,008 ft | 34 ft |
| Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport | HLP | 30 km (19 mi) | 9,843 ft | 84 ft |
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Staying in Tangerang
Our booking partner lists 1,021+ places to stay in Tangerang (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 772 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (405), and 1 are five-star. Across 47 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 37,947 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tangerang from George Town?
1,466 km (911 mi) in a straight line, south-east of George Town.
How long does it take to get from George Town to Tangerang by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between George Town and Tangerang?
Tangerang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for George Town to Tangerang flights?
Typically Penang International Airport (PEN) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK); Tangerang also has HLP.
What currency do I need in Tangerang?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Tangerang?
Our booking partner lists 1,021+ places to stay in Tangerang, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.