Medan to Sungai Buloh flights
Sungai Buloh lies 324 km (201 mi) east of Medan, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 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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| Medan | Sungai Buloh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| Population | 2.5 million | 222,858 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | KNO, 23 km out | SZB, 9 km out |
Clocks in Sungai Buloh are 1 h ahead of Medan right now, so a 1 h 10 min journey lands 2 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sungai Buloh
Crossing from Indonesia into Malaysia: money changes from the Rupiah to the Ringgit (MYR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Medan
Medan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Alas Leuser Airport (LSR, 92 km).
Arriving in Sungai Buloh
Sungai Buloh is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 9 km (6 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, 54 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 9 km (6 mi) | 12,401 ft | 90 ft |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 54 km (34 mi) | 13,530 ft | 69 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sungai Buloh from Medan?
324 km (201 mi) in a straight line, east of Medan.
How long does it take to get from Medan to Sungai Buloh by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medan and Sungai Buloh?
Sungai Buloh is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Jakarta).
Which airports are used for Medan to Sungai Buloh flights?
Typically Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB); Sungai Buloh also has KUL.
What currency do I need in Sungai Buloh?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.