Da Nang to Kulim flights
Kulim lies 1,454 km (904 mi) south-west of Da Nang, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 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.
| Da Nang | Kulim | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 170,889 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | DAD, 4 km out | PEN, 33 km out |
Clocks in Kulim are 1 h ahead of Da Nang right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands 3 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kulim
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 Da Nang
Da Nang is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Da Nang International Airport (DAD), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Phu Bai International Airport (HUI, 67 km).
Arriving in Kulim
Kulim is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Penang International Airport (PEN), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penang International Airport | PEN | 33 km (21 mi) | 10,997 ft | 11 ft |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (regional) | AOR | 93 km (58 mi) | 9,005 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kulim from Da Nang?
1,454 km (904 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Da Nang.
How long does it take to get from Da Nang to Kulim by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Da Nang and Kulim?
Kulim is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
Which airports are used for Da Nang to Kulim flights?
Typically Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Penang International Airport (PEN); Kulim also has AOR.
What currency do I need in Kulim?
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.