Cần Thơ to Bintulu by bus
Bintulu lies 1,106 km (687 mi) south-east of Cần Thơ, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 6 min including stops, over roughly 1,349 km (838 mi) of road.
| Cần Thơ | Bintulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 151,617 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
Clocks in Bintulu are 1 h ahead of Cần Thơ right now, so a 20 h 6 min journey lands 21 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bintulu
Crossing from Vietnam into Malaysia: money changes from the Dong 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.
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Common questions
How far is Bintulu from Cần Thơ?
1,106 km (687 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cần Thơ; by road roughly 1,349 km (838 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cần Thơ to Bintulu by bus?
About 20 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cần Thơ and Bintulu?
Bintulu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuching against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
What currency do I need in Bintulu?
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.