Ipoh to Alor Setar flights
Alor Setar lies 189 km (117 mi) north-west of Ipoh, 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.
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| Ipoh | Alor Setar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 759,952 | 417,800 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | IPH, 2 km out | LGK, 74 km out |
| Postal codes | 30000–31650 | 05000–06660 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langkawi International Airport | LGK | 74 km (46 mi) | 12,500 ft | 29 ft |
| Hat Yai International Airport | HDY | 90 km (56 mi) | 10,007 ft | 90 ft |
| Penang International Airport | PEN | 92 km (57 mi) | 10,997 ft | 11 ft |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (regional) | AOR | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,005 ft | 15 ft |
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Staying in Alor Setar
Our booking partner lists 224 places to stay in Alor Setar. Of the 118 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (49). Across 55 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 26,257 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Alor Setar from Ipoh?
189 km (117 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ipoh.
How long does it take to get from Ipoh to Alor Setar 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 Ipoh and Alor Setar?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ipoh to Alor Setar flights?
Typically Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK); Alor Setar also has HDY, PEN, AOR.
Where can I stay in Alor Setar?
Our booking partner lists 224 places to stay in Alor Setar, 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.