Ipoh to Banda Aceh flights
Banda Aceh lies 646 km (401 mi) west of Ipoh, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 35 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.
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| Ipoh | Banda Aceh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 759,952 | 267,962 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | IPH, 2 km out | BTJ, 10 km out |
Clocks in Banda Aceh are 1 h behind Ipoh right now, so a 1 h 35 min journey lands only 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Banda Aceh
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 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 Banda Aceh
Banda Aceh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ), 10 km (6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport | BTJ | 10 km (6 mi) | 9,843 ft | 65 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Banda Aceh from Ipoh?
646 km (401 mi) in a straight line, west of Ipoh.
How long does it take to get from Ipoh to Banda Aceh by air?
About 1 h 35 min, 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 Banda Aceh?
Banda Aceh is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Ipoh to Banda Aceh flights?
Typically Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ).
What currency do I need in Banda Aceh?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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.