Johor Bahru to Bukit Mertajam flights
Bukit Mertajam lies 567 km (352 mi) north-west of Johor Bahru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 29 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.
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| Johor Bahru | Bukit Mertajam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 858,118 | 212,329 |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | JHB, 22 km out | PEN, 22 km out |
| Postal codes | 80000–81310 | 14000–14020 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Senai International Airport (JHB), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, 29 km), Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH, 55 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 13 km).
Arriving in Bukit Mertajam
Bukit Mertajam is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Penang International Airport (PEN), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penang International Airport | PEN | 22 km (14 mi) | 10,997 ft | 11 ft |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (regional) | AOR | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,005 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bukit Mertajam from Johor Bahru?
567 km (352 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Johor Bahru.
How long does it take to get from Johor Bahru to Bukit Mertajam by air?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Johor Bahru and Bukit Mertajam?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Which airports are used for Johor Bahru to Bukit Mertajam flights?
Typically Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN); Bukit Mertajam also has AOR.
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.