Medan to Bayan Lepas flights
Bayan Lepas lies 260 km (162 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 5 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 | Bayan Lepas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| Population | 2.5 million | 130,455 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | KNO, 23 km out | PEN, 2 km out |
Clocks in Bayan Lepas are 1 h ahead of Medan right now, so a 1 h 5 min journey lands 2 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bayan Lepas
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 Bayan Lepas
Bayan Lepas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Penang International Airport (PEN), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penang International Airport | PEN | 2 km (1 mi) | 10,997 ft | 11 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bayan Lepas from Medan?
260 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Medan.
How long does it take to get from Medan to Bayan Lepas by air?
About 1 h 5 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 Bayan Lepas?
Bayan Lepas is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Jakarta).
Which airports are used for Medan to Bayan Lepas flights?
Typically Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN).
What currency do I need in Bayan Lepas?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.