Ninh Hòa to Lahad Datu by bus
Lahad Datu lies 1,308 km (813 mi) south-east of Ninh Hòa, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 43 min including stops, over roughly 1,596 km (992 mi) of road.
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| Ninh Hòa | Lahad Datu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 230,566 | 105,622 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
Clocks in Lahad Datu are 1 h ahead of Ninh Hòa right now, so a 23 h 43 min journey lands 24 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lahad Datu
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 Lahad Datu from Ninh Hòa?
1,308 km (813 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ninh Hòa; by road roughly 1,596 km (992 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ninh Hòa to Lahad Datu by bus?
About 23 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ninh Hòa and Lahad Datu?
Lahad Datu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuching against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
What currency do I need in Lahad Datu?
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.