Tanjungbalai to Malacca by ferry
Malacca lies 284 km (177 mi) east of Tanjungbalai, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 284 km (177 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 8 h 37 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Tanjungbalai | Malacca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| Population | 190,935 | 579,000 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Port | Port of Teluk Nibung | Melaka port |
Clocks in Malacca are 1 h ahead of Tanjungbalai right now, so a 8 h 37 min journey lands 9 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Malacca
Crossing from Indonesia into Malaysia: money changes from the Rupiah to the Ringgit (MYR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book ferries from Tanjungbalai to Malacca
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Staying in Malacca
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Malacca. Of the 8 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (4). Guests have left 92 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Malacca
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Malacca from Tanjungbalai?
284 km (177 mi) in a straight line, east of Tanjungbalai; by road roughly 347 km (216 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tanjungbalai to Malacca by ferry?
About 8 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tanjungbalai and Malacca?
Malacca is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Jakarta).
What currency do I need in Malacca?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Malacca?
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Malacca, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.