Medan to Alor Setar flights
Alor Setar lies 339 km (211 mi) north-east of Medan, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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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| Medan | Alor Setar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| Population | 2.5 million | 417,800 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | KNO, 23 km out | LGK, 74 km out |
Clocks in Alor Setar are 1 h ahead of Medan right now, so a 1 h 11 min journey lands 2 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Alor Setar
Crossing from Indonesia into Malaysia: money changes from the Rupiah to the Ringgit (MYR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Medan
Medan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Alas Leuser Airport (LSR, 92 km).
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 Medan?
339 km (211 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Medan.
How long does it take to get from Medan to Alor Setar by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medan and Alor Setar?
Alor Setar is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Jakarta).
Which airports are used for Medan to Alor Setar flights?
Typically Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK); Alor Setar also has HDY, PEN, AOR.
What currency do I need in Alor Setar?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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
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- 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.