Kuala Lumpur to Padangsidempuan flights
Padangsidempuan lies 332 km (206 mi) south-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.
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| Kuala Lumpur | Padangsidempuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 243,843 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 310 m (1,017 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 15 km out | FLZ, 47 km out |
Clocks in Padangsidempuan 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 Padangsidempuan
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 Padangsidempuan
Padangsidempuan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,655 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (regional) | FLZ | 47 km (29 mi) | 5,655 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Padangsidempuan from Kuala Lumpur?
332 km (206 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kuala Lumpur.
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Padangsidempuan 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 Padangsidempuan?
Padangsidempuan is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Kuala Lumpur to Padangsidempuan flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ).
What currency do I need in Padangsidempuan?
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.