Thuận An to Lahad Datu by bus
Lahad Datu lies 1,437 km (893 mi) south-east of Thuận An, +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.
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| Thuận An | Lahad Datu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 588,616 | 105,622 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 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 Thuận An right now, so a 26 h 2 min journey lands 27 h 2 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 Thuận An?
1,437 km (893 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Thuận An; by road roughly 1,753 km (1,089 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thuận An to Lahad Datu 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 Thuận An 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.