Cần Thơ to Malacca flights
Malacca lies 956 km (594 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 59 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.
| Cần Thơ | Malacca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 579,000 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | VCA, 10 km out | KUL, 85 km out |
Clocks in Malacca are 1 h ahead of Cần Thơ right now, so a 1 h 59 min journey lands 2 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Malacca
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 Malacca
Malacca is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre, whose 13,530-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Malacca International Airport (MKZ, 8 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 85 km (53 mi) | 13,530 ft | 69 ft |
| Malacca International Airport (regional) | MKZ | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,005 ft | 35 ft |
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Staying in Malacca
Our booking partner lists 236 places to stay in Malacca City. Of the 233 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (123), and 2 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,765 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Malacca from Cần Thơ?
956 km (594 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cần Thơ.
How long does it take to get from Cần Thơ to Malacca by air?
About 1 h 59 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 Malacca?
Malacca is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
Which airports are used for Cần Thơ to Malacca flights?
Typically Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL); Malacca also has MKZ.
What currency do I need in Malacca?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Malacca?
Our booking partner lists 236 places to stay in Malacca City, 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 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.