Lahad Datu to Thuận An by bus
Thuận An lies 1,437 km (893 mi) north-west of Lahad Datu, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 2 min including stops, over roughly 1,753 km (1,089 mi) of road.
| Lahad Datu | Thuận An | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Vietnam |
| Population | 105,622 | 588,616 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
Clocks in Thuận An are 1 h behind Lahad Datu right now, so a 26 h 2 min journey lands only 25 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Thuận An
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.
Where to book buses from Lahad Datu to Thuận An
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Staying in Thuận An
Our booking partner lists 41 places to stay in Thuan An. Of the 28 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (12). Guests have left 450 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Thuận An from Lahad Datu?
1,437 km (893 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lahad Datu; by road roughly 1,753 km (1,089 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lahad Datu to Thuận An by bus?
About 26 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lahad Datu and Thuận An?
Thuận An is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Asia/Kuching).
What currency do I need in Thuận An?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Thuận An?
Our booking partner lists 41 places to stay in Thuan An, bookable on this site.
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.