Kuala Lumpur to Yishun New Town flights
Yishun New Town lies 305 km (189 mi) south-east 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 | Yishun New Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Singapore |
| Population | 1.5 million | 228,730 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 15 km out | SIN, 20 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Yishun New Town
Crossing from Malaysia into Singapore: money changes from the Ringgit to the Dollar (SGD); the dialling code becomes +65; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Yishun New Town
Yishun New Town is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Senai International Airport (JHB, 29 km), Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH, 47 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 4 km), Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Changi Airport | SIN | 20 km (12 mi) | 13,123 ft | 22 ft |
| Senai International Airport | JHB | 29 km (18 mi) | 12,467 ft | 135 ft |
| Hang Nadim International Airport | BTH | 47 km (29 mi) | 13,218 ft | 126 ft |
| Seletar Airport (regional) | XSP | 4 km (2 mi) | 6,023 ft | 36 ft |
| Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (regional) | TNJ | 96 km (60 mi) | 7,380 ft | 52 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yishun New Town from Kuala Lumpur?
305 km (189 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kuala Lumpur.
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Yishun New 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 Yishun New Town?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kuala Lumpur to Yishun New Town flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN); Yishun New Town also has JHB, BTH, XSP, TNJ.
What currency do I need in Yishun New Town?
The Dollar (SGD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.