Cần Thơ to Bayan Lepas flights
Bayan Lepas lies 805 km (500 mi) south-west of Cần Thơ, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 47 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Cần Thơ | Bayan Lepas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 130,455 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | VCA, 10 km out | PEN, 2 km out |
Clocks in Bayan Lepas are 1 h ahead of Cần Thơ right now, so a 1 h 47 min journey lands 2 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bayan Lepas
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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cần Thơ
Cần Thơ is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Can Tho International Airport (VCA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rach Gia Airport (VKG, 72 km).
Arriving in Bayan Lepas
Bayan Lepas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Penang International Airport (PEN), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penang International Airport | PEN | 2 km (1 mi) | 10,997 ft | 11 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bayan Lepas from Cần Thơ?
805 km (500 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cần Thơ.
How long does it take to get from Cần Thơ to Bayan Lepas by air?
About 1 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cần Thơ and Bayan Lepas?
Bayan Lepas is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
Which airports are used for Cần Thơ to Bayan Lepas flights?
Typically Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Penang International Airport (PEN).
What currency do I need in Bayan Lepas?
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.