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Shah AlamSetapak

Day trip from Shah Alam to Setapak

Setapak lies 25 km (16 mi) north-east of Shah Alam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 25 km (16 mi) apart, Setapak is a realistic day trip from Shah Alam: about 25 min each way by road.

Shah AlamSetapak

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Shah AlamSetapak
CountryMalaysiaMalaysia
Population740,750353,268
Elevation53 m (174 ft)52 m (171 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)
Postal codes40000–4099053300

Where to book tours and tickets in Setapak

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Setapak

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Common questions

How far is Setapak from Shah Alam?

25 km (16 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shah Alam; by road roughly 31 km (19 mi).

How long does it take to get from Shah Alam to Setapak by road?

About 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Shah Alam and Setapak?

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.