Malacca to Dumai by ferry
Dumai lies 106 km (66 mi) south-west of Malacca, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 106 km (66 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 3 h 13 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Malacca | Dumai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 579,000 | 349,389 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Melaka port | Port of Dumai |
Clocks in Dumai are 1 h behind Malacca right now, so a 3 h 13 min journey lands only 2 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dumai
Crossing from Malaysia into Indonesia: money changes from the Ringgit to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book ferries from Malacca to Dumai
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Staying in Dumai
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Common questions
How far is Dumai from Malacca?
106 km (66 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Malacca; by road roughly 130 km (81 mi).
How long does it take to get from Malacca to Dumai by ferry?
About 3 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Malacca and Dumai?
Dumai is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Dumai?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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.