Driving from Cần Thơ to Paya Terubong
Paya Terubong lies 798 km (496 mi) south-west of Cần Thơ, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 10 min without stops, over roughly 974 km (605 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Cần Thơ | Paya Terubong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 226,712 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Paya Terubong are 1 h ahead of Cần Thơ right now, so a 12 h 10 min journey lands 13 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Paya Terubong
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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Staying in Paya Terubong
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Common questions
How far is Paya Terubong from Cần Thơ?
798 km (496 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cần Thơ; by road roughly 974 km (605 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cần Thơ to Paya Terubong by car?
About 12 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cần Thơ and Paya Terubong?
Paya Terubong is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
What currency do I need in Paya Terubong?
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.