Kuala Lumpur to Belawan flights
Belawan lies 341 km (212 mi) west of Kuala Lumpur, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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.
| Kuala Lumpur | Belawan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 102,707 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 15 km out | KNO, 26 km out |
| Postal codes | 50000–60000 | 73961 |
Clocks in Belawan are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur right now, so a 1 h 11 min journey lands only 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Belawan
Crossing from Malaysia into Indonesia: money changes from the Ringgit to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 15 km (9 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, 44 km).
Arriving in Belawan
Belawan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kualanamu International Airport | KNO | 26 km (16 mi) | 12,303 ft | 23 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Belawan from Kuala Lumpur?
341 km (212 mi) in a straight line, west of Kuala Lumpur.
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Belawan by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Belawan?
Belawan is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Kuala Lumpur to Belawan flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO).
What currency do I need in Belawan?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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.