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SME to AOR: distance & flight time
Somerset (Lake Cumberland Regional Airport) → Alor Setar (Sultan Abdul Halim Airport)
9,432 mi
15,179 km · 8,196 nm
18h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,432 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 58m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SME — Lake Cumberland Regional Airport · Somerset, United States
- AOR — Sultan Abdul Halim Airport · Alor Setar, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SME
- LOZ · London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field29 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport68 mi away
- GLW · Glasgow Municipal Airport74 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport80 mi away
Near AOR
- LGK · Langkawi International Airport47 mi away
- BWH · Butterworth Airport50 mi away
- HDY · Hat Yai International Airport51 mi away
- PEN · Penang International Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SME from AOR?
The flight distance from Somerset (SME) to Alor Setar (AOR) is 9,432 miles (15,179 km, 8,196 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SME to AOR?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 58m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Somerset and Alor Setar?
Alor Setar is 12 hours ahead of Somerset.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SME to AOR?
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