Kuala Lumpur to Cao Lãnh flights
Cao Lãnh lies 923 km (574 mi) north-east of Kuala Lumpur, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 56 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.
| Kuala Lumpur | Cao Lãnh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.5 million | 211,912 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 15 km out | VCA, 43 km out |
Clocks in Cao Lãnh are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur right now, so a 1 h 56 min journey lands only 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cao Lãnh
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 Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 15 km (9 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, 44 km).
Arriving in Cao Lãnh
Cao Lãnh is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Can Tho International Airport (VCA), 43 km (27 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, 78 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can Tho International Airport | VCA | 43 km (27 mi) | 9,843 ft | 9 ft |
| Rach Gia Airport (regional) | VKG | 78 km (48 mi) | 4,921 ft | 7 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cao Lãnh from Kuala Lumpur?
923 km (574 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kuala Lumpur.
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Cao Lãnh by air?
About 1 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Cao Lãnh?
Cao Lãnh is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Kuala Lumpur to Cao Lãnh flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA); Cao Lãnh also has VKG.
What currency do I need in Cao Lãnh?
The Dong (VND).
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.