Johor Bahru to Cheras flights
Cheras lies 290 km (180 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 7 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.
| Johor Bahru | Cheras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 858,118 | 135,823 |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | JHB, 22 km out | SZB, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 80000–81310 | 43200–56100 |
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 Cheras
Cheras is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 20 km (12 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, 40 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 20 km (12 mi) | 12,401 ft | 90 ft |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 40 km (25 mi) | 13,530 ft | 69 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cheras from Johor Bahru?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Johor Bahru.
How long does it take to get from Johor Bahru to Cheras by air?
About 1 h 7 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 Cheras?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Which airports are used for Johor Bahru to Cheras flights?
Typically Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB); Cheras also has KUL.
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.