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Malaysia · Johor

Perling: how to get there and around

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Perling is a city of 101,263 people in Malaysia (Johor), 7 m (23 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Senai International Airport (JHB), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population101,263
Elevation7 m (23 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyRinggit (MYR)
Dialling code+60
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesBS 1363
Coordinates1.481, 103.684
Perling

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Daylight in Perling runs from about 12 h 5 min a day in late December to 12 h 15 min in late June (computed for 1.48° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Perling is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Senai International Airport (JHB), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, 37 km), Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH, 63 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 22 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Perling?

Senai International Airport (JHB), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, plus 3 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Perling?

About 101,263 people live in Perling (GeoNames).

What time zone is Perling in?

Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Perling?

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

Which cities are near Perling?

Singapore (28 km), Kuala Lumpur (289 km), Batam (53 km), Pekanbaru (271 km), Johor Bahru (8 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.