Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Kubu Baharu flights
Kuala Kubu Baharu lies 976 km (606 mi) south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 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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| Ho Chi Minh City | Kuala Kubu Baharu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 14 million | 194,387 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | SGN, 2 km out | SZB, 50 km out |
Clocks in Kuala Kubu Baharu are 1 h ahead of Ho Chi Minh City right now, so a 2 h journey lands 3 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kuala Kubu Baharu
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 Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 12,468-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kuala Kubu Baharu
Kuala Kubu Baharu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 50 km (31 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, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 50 km (31 mi) | 12,401 ft | 90 ft |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 91 km (57 mi) | 13,530 ft | 69 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kuala Kubu Baharu from Ho Chi Minh City?
976 km (606 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ho Chi Minh City.
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Kubu Baharu by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Kubu Baharu?
Kuala Kubu Baharu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
Which airports are used for Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Kubu Baharu flights?
Typically Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB); Kuala Kubu Baharu also has KUL.
What currency do I need in Kuala Kubu Baharu?
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.