TRAVEL ESSANTIALS

Last Updated : 2008-04-08 16:21:01

Distance to Langkawi

London, United Kingdom to Langkawi : 6,219 miles (10,169 km) Paris, France to Langkawi 6,228 miles (10,023 km) Rome, Italy to langkawi : 4,616 miles (7,428 km) Stockholm, Sweden to Langkawi : 5,559 miles (8,946 km) Berlin, Germany to Langkawi : 5,719 miles (9,203 km) Madrid, Spain to Langkawi : 6,637 miles (10,681 km) New York, USA to Langkawi : 9,172 miles (14,760 km) Los Angeles, USA to Langkawi : 8,790 miles (14,144 km) Vancouver, Canada to Langkawi : 7,944 miles (12,783 km) Tokyo, Japan to Langkawi : 3,245 miles (5,222 km) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Langkawi : 3,727 miles (5,998 km)

Currency

The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM. USD1 is roughly equivalent to RM3.80. Foreign currency can be converted at banks, money changers and at some hotels.

Banking Hours

Sat – Wed: 9.30am – 4.00pm; Thur: 9.30am – 11.30am; Fri: closed

Post Offices

Open from 8.00am to 5.00pm daily except Fridays and public holidays.

Time

Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of U.S. Pacific Standard Time.

Electricity

Voltage is 220 – 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second. Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets.

Weights and Measures

Like the rest of Malaysia, Langkawi follows the metric system in weights and measures.

Telephones

Local calls can be made from public phones using coins or pre-paid cards. International calls can be made from public phones with card phone facilities or at the TM office in Kuah town.

Accommodation

Langkawi has a wide range of accommodation at competitive rates. International standard, medium and budget hotels; youth hostels; and timeshare apartments are just some of the types of accommodation available. Location can be the determining factor in fixing rates. Beach hotels may be higher priced.