Lahad Datu to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm by bus
Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm lies 1,259 km (782 mi) north-west of Lahad Datu, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 50 min including stops, over roughly 1,535 km (954 mi) of road.
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| Lahad Datu | Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Vietnam |
| Population | 105,622 | 207,998 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
Clocks in Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm are 1 h behind Lahad Datu right now, so a 22 h 50 min journey lands only 21 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm
Crossing from Malaysia into Vietnam: money changes from the Ringgit to the Dong (VND); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
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Common questions
How far is Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm from Lahad Datu?
1,259 km (782 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lahad Datu; by road roughly 1,535 km (954 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lahad Datu to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm by bus?
About 22 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lahad Datu and Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm?
Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Asia/Kuching).
What currency do I need in Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm?
The Dong (VND).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.