Singapore to Taiping flights
Taiping lies 526 km (327 mi) north-west of Singapore, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 25 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.
| Singapore | Taiping | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Malaysia |
| Population | 5.6 million | 217,647 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | SIN, 17 km out | IPH, 51 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Taiping
Crossing from Singapore into Malaysia: money changes from the Dollar to the Ringgit (MYR); the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Singapore
Singapore is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH, 35 km), Senai International Airport (JHB, 44 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 14 km), Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ, 86 km).
Arriving in Taiping
Taiping is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,900 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Penang International Airport (PEN, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | 51 km (32 mi) | 5,900 ft | 130 ft |
| Penang International Airport | PEN | 71 km (44 mi) | 10,997 ft | 11 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Taiping from Singapore?
526 km (327 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Singapore.
How long does it take to get from Singapore to Taiping by air?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Singapore and Taiping?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Singapore to Taiping flights?
Typically Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH); Taiping also has PEN.
What currency do I need in Taiping?
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.