Thủ Dầu Một to Medan flights
Medan lies 1,205 km (749 mi) south-west of Thủ Dầu Một, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 18 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.
| Thủ Dầu Một | Medan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Indonesia |
| Population | 373,105 | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | SGN, 18 km out | KNO, 23 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Medan
Crossing from Vietnam into Indonesia: money changes from the Dong to the Rupiah (IDR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Thủ Dầu Một
Thủ Dầu Một is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,468-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 |
Book a flight to Medan
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
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.
Book a hotel in Medan
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Medan from Thủ Dầu Một?
1,205 km (749 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Thủ Dầu Một.
How long does it take to get from Thủ Dầu Một to Medan by air?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thủ Dầu Một and Medan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Thủ Dầu Một to Medan flights?
Typically Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) 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.