Flights to Sungai Petani
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Sungai Petani is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Penang International Airport (PEN), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penang International Airport | PEN | 45 km (28 mi) | 10,997 ft | 11 ft |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (regional) | AOR | 61 km (38 mi) | 9,005 ft | 15 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,997 ft, PEN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 11 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Sungai Petani
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sungai Petani to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 888 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Sungai Petani to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,496 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Sungai Petani to Singapore | Singapore | 612 km (380 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Sungai Petani to Bangkok | Thailand | 901 km (560 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Sungai Petani to Yangon | Myanmar | 1,327 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Sungai Petani to Medan | Indonesia | 306 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Sungai Petani to Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Sungai Petani to Palembang | Indonesia | 1,063 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Sungai Petani to Phnom Penh | Cambodia | 818 km (508 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Sungai Petani to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 761 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Sungai Petani to Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 309 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Sungai Petani to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Sungai Petani to Huế | Vietnam | 1,430 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Sungai Petani to Batam | Indonesia | 636 km (395 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Sungai Petani to Da Nang | Vietnam | 1,433 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Sungai Petani to Biên Hòa | Vietnam | 913 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Sungai Petani to Pekanbaru | Indonesia | 580 km (361 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Sungai Petani to Bandar Lampung | Indonesia | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Sungai Petani to Padang | Indonesia | 734 km (456 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Sungai Petani to Johor Bahru | Malaysia | 590 km (366 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Sungai Petani to Takeo | Cambodia | 759 km (472 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Sungai Petani to Vientiane | Laos | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Sungai Petani to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 9,523 km (5,917 mi) | about 12 h 58 min |
| Sungai Petani to Lagos | Nigeria | 10,716 km (6,659 mi) | about 14 h 29 min |
| Sungai Petani to Mumbai | India | 3,341 km (2,076 mi) | about 5 h 2 min |
| Sungai Petani to Mexico City | Mexico | 16,496 km (10,250 mi) | about 21 h 54 min |
| Sungai Petani to Bengaluru | India | 2,639 km (1,640 mi) | about 4 h 8 min |
| Sungai Petani to Bogotá | Colombia | 18,725 km (11,635 mi) | about 24 h 45 min |
| Sungai Petani to Hyderabad | India | 2,728 km (1,695 mi) | about 4 h 15 min |
| Sungai Petani to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 11,543 km (7,173 mi) | about 15 h 33 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 Sungai Petani?
Penang International Airport (PEN) is the closest large airport at 45 km (28 mi). The others, AOR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PEN from Sungai Petani city centre?
45 km (28 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Sungai Petani 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 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.