Yangon to Bukit Mertajam flights
Bukit Mertajam lies 1,356 km (843 mi) south of Yangon, +1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 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.
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| Yangon | Bukit Mertajam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Malaysia |
| Population | 4.5 million | 212,329 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | PEN, 22 km out |
Clocks in Bukit Mertajam are 1 h 30 min ahead of Yangon right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands 3 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bukit Mertajam
Crossing from Myanmar into Malaysia: money changes from the Kyat to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Yangon
Yangon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yangon International Airport (RGN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bukit Mertajam
Bukit Mertajam is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Penang International Airport (PEN), 22 km (14 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, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penang International Airport | PEN | 22 km (14 mi) | 10,997 ft | 11 ft |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (regional) | AOR | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,005 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bukit Mertajam from Yangon?
1,356 km (843 mi) in a straight line, south of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Bukit Mertajam by air?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yangon and Bukit Mertajam?
Bukit Mertajam is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Yangon to Bukit Mertajam flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Penang International Airport (PEN); Bukit Mertajam also has AOR.
What currency do I need in Bukit Mertajam?
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.