Phnom Penh to Alor Setar flights
Alor Setar lies 785 km (488 mi) south-west of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 45 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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| Phnom Penh | Alor Setar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 417,800 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | KTI, 23 km out | LGK, 74 km out |
Clocks in Alor Setar are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 1 h 45 min journey lands 2 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Alor Setar
Crossing from Cambodia into Malaysia: money changes from the Riels to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Techo International Airport (KTI), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Phnom Penh?
785 km (488 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Phnom Penh.
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Alor Setar by air?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Alor Setar?
Alor Setar is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
Which airports are used for Phnom Penh to Alor Setar flights?
Typically Techo International Airport (KTI) 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.