Day trip from Shah Alam to Cheras
Cheras lies 22 km (13 mi) east of Shah Alam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 22 km (13 mi) apart, Cheras is a realistic day trip from Shah Alam: about 21 min each way by road.
| Shah Alam | Cheras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 740,750 | 135,823 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 40000–40990 | 43200–56100 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Cheras
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Staying in Cheras
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Common questions
How far is Cheras from Shah Alam?
22 km (13 mi) in a straight line, east of Shah Alam; by road roughly 26 km (16 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shah Alam to Cheras by road?
About 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shah Alam and Cheras?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
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.