Flights to Shah Alam
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Shah Alam is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 5 km (3 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, 43 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 5 km (3 mi) | 12,401 ft | 90 ft |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 43 km (27 mi) | 13,530 ft | 69 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,401 ft, SZB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 90 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Shah Alam
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Alam to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,028 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Shah Alam to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,190 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Shah Alam to Singapore | Singapore | 326 km (202 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Shah Alam to Bangkok | Thailand | 1,192 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Shah Alam to Bekasi | Indonesia | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Shah Alam to Bandung | Indonesia | 1,301 km (808 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Shah Alam to Medan | Indonesia | 323 km (201 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Shah Alam to Depok | Indonesia | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Shah Alam to Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,175 km (730 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Shah Alam to Palembang | Indonesia | 757 km (470 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Shah Alam to Semarang | Indonesia | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Shah Alam to Phnom Penh | Cambodia | 1,014 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Shah Alam to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 905 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Shah Alam to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Shah Alam to Batam | Indonesia | 351 km (218 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Shah Alam to Biên Hòa | Vietnam | 1,051 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Shah Alam to Jepara | Indonesia | 1,479 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Shah Alam to Pekanbaru | Indonesia | 286 km (178 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Shah Alam to Bandar Lampung | Indonesia | 1,033 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Shah Alam to Bogor | Indonesia | 1,224 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Shah Alam to Padang | Indonesia | 467 km (290 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Shah Alam to Johor Bahru | Malaysia | 306 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Shah Alam to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 9,615 km (5,974 mi) | about 13 h 5 min |
| Shah Alam to Lagos | Nigeria | 10,866 km (6,752 mi) | about 14 h 41 min |
| Shah Alam to Bengaluru | India | 2,852 km (1,772 mi) | about 4 h 24 min |
| Shah Alam to Bogotá | Colombia | 19,030 km (11,825 mi) | about 25 h 9 min |
| Shah Alam to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 11,691 km (7,265 mi) | about 15 h 44 min |
| Shah Alam to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 6,998 km (4,348 mi) | about 9 h 43 min |
| Shah Alam to Kano | Nigeria | 10,264 km (6,378 mi) | about 13 h 55 min |
| Shah Alam to Chennai | India | 2,588 km (1,608 mi) | about 4 h 4 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Shah Alam?
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). The others, KUL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SZB from Shah Alam city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Shah Alam on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.