Setapak to Medan flights
Medan lies 342 km (213 mi) west of Setapak, -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.
| Setapak | Medan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 353,268 | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 22 km out | KNO, 23 km out |
Clocks in Medan are 1 h behind Setapak right now, so a 1 h 11 min journey lands only 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Medan
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 Setapak
Setapak is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 22 km (14 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, 51 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kualanamu International Airport | KNO | 23 km (14 mi) | 12,303 ft | 23 ft |
| Alas Leuser Airport (regional) | LSR | 92 km (57 mi) | 5,358 ft | 419 ft |
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Staying in Medan
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Medan. Of the 570 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (367), and 5 are five-star. Across 35 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 13,624 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Medan from Setapak?
342 km (213 mi) in a straight line, west of Setapak.
How long does it take to get from Setapak to Medan 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 Setapak and Medan?
Medan is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Setapak to Medan flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO); Medan also has LSR.
What currency do I need in Medan?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Medan?
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Medan, 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.