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Malaysia · Johor

Masai: how to get there and around

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Masai is a city of 141,730 people in Malaysia (Johor), 9 m (30 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population141,730
Elevation9 m (30 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyRinggit (MYR)
Dialling code+60
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesBS 1363
Postal codes81750
Coordinates1.491, 103.879
Masai

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Daylight in Masai runs from about 12 h 4 min a day in late December to 12 h 15 min in late June (computed for 1.49° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Masai 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, 49 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 8 km), Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ, 96 km).

Flights to Masai: every airport, routes and times

Buses to Masai · Driving and car hire

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Common questions

Which airport serves Masai?

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, plus 4 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Masai?

About 141,730 people live in Masai (GeoNames).

What time zone is Masai in?

Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Masai?

The Ringgit (MYR). Traffic drives on the left.

Which cities are near Masai?

Singapore (23 km), Kuala Lumpur (305 km), Batam (41 km), Pekanbaru (292 km), Johor Bahru (14 km).

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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.