Setapak to Semarang flights
Semarang lies 1,489 km (925 mi) south-east of Setapak, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 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 | Semarang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 353,268 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 22 km out | SRG, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 53300 | 38119–53411 |
Clocks in Semarang are 1 h behind Setapak right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands only 1 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Semarang
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 Semarang
Semarang is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,399 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Adisoemarmo International Airport (SOC, 69 km), Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport | SRG | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,399 ft | 10 ft |
| Adisoemarmo International Airport | SOC | 69 km (43 mi) | 8,530 ft | 421 ft |
| Adisutjipto International Airport (regional) | JOG | 88 km (55 mi) | 7,215 ft | 379 ft |
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Staying in Semarang
Our booking partner lists 520 places to stay in Semarang. Of the 481 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (275), and 4 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 9,203 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Semarang from Setapak?
1,489 km (925 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Setapak.
How long does it take to get from Setapak to Semarang by air?
About 2 h 40 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 Semarang?
Semarang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Setapak to Semarang flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG); Semarang also has SOC, JOG.
What currency do I need in Semarang?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Semarang?
Our booking partner lists 520 places to stay in Semarang, 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.