Yangon to Ipoh flights
Ipoh lies 1,461 km (908 mi) south of Yangon, +1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 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.
| Yangon | Ipoh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Malaysia |
| Population | 4.5 million | 759,952 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | IPH, 2 km out |
Clocks in Ipoh are 1 h 30 min ahead of Yangon right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands 4 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ipoh
Crossing from Myanmar into Malaysia: money changes from the Kyat 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 Yangon
Yangon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yangon International Airport (RGN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ipoh
Ipoh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,900 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | 2 km (1 mi) | 5,900 ft | 130 ft |
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Staying in Ipoh
Our booking partner lists 1,208+ places to stay in Ipoh (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 540 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (242), and 7 are five-star. Across 299 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 128,763 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ipoh from Yangon?
1,461 km (908 mi) in a straight line, south of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Ipoh by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yangon and Ipoh?
Ipoh is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Yangon to Ipoh flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH).
What currency do I need in Ipoh?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Ipoh?
Our booking partner lists 1,208+ places to stay in Ipoh, 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.