Puchong to Batam flights
Batam lies 338 km (210 mi) south-east of Puchong, -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.
| Puchong | Batam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 375,181 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 16 km out | BTH, 11 km out |
Clocks in Batam are 1 h behind Puchong right now, so a 1 h 11 min journey lands only 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Batam
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 Puchong
Puchong is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 16 km (10 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, 30 km).
Arriving in Batam
Batam is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,218-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, 23 km), Senai International Airport (JHB, 67 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 34 km), Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hang Nadim International Airport | BTH | 11 km (7 mi) | 13,218 ft | 126 ft |
| Singapore Changi Airport | SIN | 23 km (14 mi) | 13,123 ft | 22 ft |
| Senai International Airport | JHB | 67 km (42 mi) | 12,467 ft | 135 ft |
| Seletar Airport (regional) | XSP | 34 km (21 mi) | 6,023 ft | 36 ft |
| Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (regional) | TNJ | 62 km (39 mi) | 7,380 ft | 52 ft |
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Staying in Batam
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Common questions
How far is Batam from Puchong?
338 km (210 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Puchong.
How long does it take to get from Puchong to Batam 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 Puchong and Batam?
Batam is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Puchong to Batam flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH); Batam also has SIN, JHB, XSP, TNJ.
What currency do I need in Batam?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Batam?
Our booking partner lists 144 places to stay in Batam, 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 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.