Kuala Lumpur to George Town flights
George Town lies 294 km (182 mi) north-west of Kuala Lumpur, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 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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| Kuala Lumpur | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 158,336 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 15 km out | PEN, 14 km out |
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 George Town
George Town is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Penang International Airport (PEN), 14 km (9 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, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penang International Airport | PEN | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,997 ft | 11 ft |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (regional) | AOR | 87 km (54 mi) | 9,005 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is George Town from Kuala Lumpur?
294 km (182 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kuala Lumpur.
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to George Town by air?
About 1 h 8 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 George Town?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kuala Lumpur to George Town flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN); George Town 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.