George Town to Cần Thơ flights
Cần Thơ lies 791 km (491 mi) north-east of George Town, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 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.
| George Town | Cần Thơ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Vietnam |
| Population | 158,336 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Nearest large airport | PEN, 14 km out | VCA, 10 km out |
Clocks in Cần Thơ are 1 h behind George Town right now, so a 1 h 46 min journey lands only 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cần Thơ
Crossing from Malaysia into Vietnam: money changes from the Ringgit to the Dong (VND); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving George Town
George Town is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Penang International Airport (PEN), 14 km (9 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, 87 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can Tho International Airport | VCA | 10 km (6 mi) | 9,843 ft | 9 ft |
| Rach Gia Airport (regional) | VKG | 72 km (45 mi) | 4,921 ft | 7 ft |
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Staying in Cần Thơ
Our booking partner lists 338 places to stay in Can Tho. Of the 187 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (71), and 8 are five-star. Across 92 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 29,809 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cần Thơ from George Town?
791 km (491 mi) in a straight line, north-east of George Town.
How long does it take to get from George Town to Cần Thơ by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between George Town and Cần Thơ?
Cần Thơ is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for George Town to Cần Thơ flights?
Typically Penang International Airport (PEN) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA); Cần Thơ also has VKG.
What currency do I need in Cần Thơ?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Cần Thơ?
Our booking partner lists 338 places to stay in Can Tho, 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.