Day trip from Kajang to Petaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya lies 24 km (15 mi) north-west of Kajang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 24 km (15 mi) apart, Petaling Jaya is a realistic day trip from Kajang: about 23 min each way by road.
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| Kajang | Petaling Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 236,240 | 807,879 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 43000–43558 | 46000–47830 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Petaling Jaya
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Staying in Petaling Jaya
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in Petaling Jaya. Of the 451 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (224), and 15 are five-star. Across 159 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 75,710 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Petaling Jaya from Kajang?
24 km (15 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kajang; by road roughly 29 km (18 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kajang to Petaling Jaya by road?
About 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kajang and Petaling Jaya?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Where can I stay in Petaling Jaya?
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in Petaling Jaya, bookable on this site.
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.