Kuala Lumpur to Thuận An flights
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, 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.
| 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) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 15 km out | SGN, 14 km out |
Clocks in Thuận An are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur 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 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.
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 Thuận An
Thuận An is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 14 km (9 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 | 14 km (9 mi) | 12,468 ft | 33 ft |
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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.
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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.
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Thuận An 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 Kuala Lumpur and Thuận An?
Thuận An is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Kuala Lumpur to Thuận An flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
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.