Driving from Kuala Lumpur to Thuận An
Thuận An lies 1,028 km (639 mi) north-east of Kuala Lumpur, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 40 min without stops, over roughly 1,254 km (779 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kuala Lumpur | Thuận An | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.5 million | 588,616 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
Clocks in Thuận An are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur right now, so a 15 h 40 min journey lands only 14 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Thuận An
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.
Where to book car hire from Kuala Lumpur to Thuận An
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Staying in Thuận An
Our booking partner lists 41 places to stay in Thuan An. Of the 28 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (12). Guests have left 450 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Thuận An
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Common questions
How far is Thuận An from Kuala Lumpur?
1,028 km (639 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kuala Lumpur; by road roughly 1,254 km (779 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Thuận An by car?
About 15 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Thuận An?
Thuận An is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Thuận An?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Thuận An?
Our booking partner lists 41 places to stay in Thuan An, 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 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.