Setapak to Biên Hòa flights
Biên Hòa lies 1,028 km (639 mi) north-east of Setapak, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 4 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.
| Setapak | Biên Hòa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Vietnam |
| Population | 353,268 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 22 km out | SGN, 23 km out |
Clocks in Biên Hòa are 1 h behind Setapak right now, so a 2 h 4 min journey lands only 1 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Biên Hòa
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 Setapak
Setapak is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 51 km).
Arriving in Biên Hòa
Biên Hòa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,468-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tan Son Nhat International Airport | SGN | 23 km (14 mi) | 12,468 ft | 33 ft |
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Staying in Biên Hòa
Our booking partner lists 39 places to stay in Bien Hoa. Of the 25 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (12), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 959 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Biên Hòa from Setapak?
1,028 km (639 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Setapak.
How long does it take to get from Setapak to Biên Hòa by air?
About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Setapak and Biên Hòa?
Biên Hòa is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Setapak to Biên Hòa flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What currency do I need in Biên Hòa?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Biên Hòa?
Our booking partner lists 39 places to stay in Bien Hoa, 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.