Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh flights
Ipoh lies 174 km (108 mi) north-west of Kuala Lumpur, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 58 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.
| Kuala Lumpur | Ipoh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 759,952 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 15 km out | IPH, 2 km out |
| Postal codes | 50000–60000 | 30000–31650 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 44 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 Kuala Lumpur?
174 km (108 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kuala Lumpur.
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh by air?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) 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 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.