Perling to Surabaya flights
Surabaya lies 1,398 km (869 mi) south-east of Perling, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 33 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.
| Perling | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 101,263 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | JHB, 18 km out | SUB, 15 km out |
Clocks in Surabaya are 1 h behind Perling right now, so a 2 h 33 min journey lands only 1 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Surabaya
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 Perling
Perling is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Senai International Airport (JHB), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, 37 km), Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH, 63 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 22 km).
Arriving in Surabaya
Surabaya is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Juanda International Airport (SUB), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juanda International Airport | SUB | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,843 ft | 9 ft |
| Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (regional) | MLG | 76 km (47 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,726 ft |
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Staying in Surabaya
Our booking partner lists 1,278+ places to stay in Surabaya (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 913 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (445), and 16 are five-star. Across 85 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 25,154 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Surabaya from Perling?
1,398 km (869 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Perling.
How long does it take to get from Perling to Surabaya by air?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Perling and Surabaya?
Surabaya is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Perling to Surabaya flights?
Typically Senai International Airport (JHB) to Juanda International Airport (SUB); Surabaya also has MLG.
What currency do I need in Surabaya?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Surabaya?
Our booking partner lists 1,278+ places to stay in Surabaya, 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.