Day trip from George Town to Alor Setar
Alor Setar lies 79 km (49 mi) north of George Town, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 79 km (49 mi) apart, Alor Setar is a realistic day trip from George Town: about 1 h 17 min each way by road.
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| George Town | Alor Setar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 158,336 | 417,800 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Alor Setar
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Staying in Alor Setar
Our booking partner lists 224 places to stay in Alor Setar. Of the 118 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (49). Across 55 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 26,257 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Alor Setar from George Town?
79 km (49 mi) in a straight line, north of George Town; by road roughly 96 km (60 mi).
How long does it take to get from George Town to Alor Setar by road?
About 1 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between George Town and Alor Setar?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Where can I stay in Alor Setar?
Our booking partner lists 224 places to stay in Alor Setar, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.