Padang to Kapar flights
Kapar lies 468 km (291 mi) north of Padang, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 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.
| Padang | Kapar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| Population | 942,938 | 269,627 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | PDG, 20 km out | SZB, 18 km out |
| Postal codes | 23655–97794 | 42200 |
Clocks in Kapar are 1 h ahead of Padang right now, so a 1 h 21 min journey lands 2 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kapar
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 Padang
Padang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Kapar
Kapar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 18 km (11 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, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 18 km (11 mi) | 12,401 ft | 90 ft |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 56 km (35 mi) | 13,530 ft | 69 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kapar from Padang?
468 km (291 mi) in a straight line, north of Padang.
How long does it take to get from Padang to Kapar by air?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Padang and Kapar?
Kapar is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Jakarta).
Which airports are used for Padang to Kapar flights?
Typically Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB); Kapar also has KUL.
What currency do I need in Kapar?
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 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.