Driving from Kuching to Bintulu
Bintulu lies 350 km (217 mi) north-east of Kuching, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 427 km (265 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kuching | Bintulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 402,738 | 151,617 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
| Postal codes | 93000–93990 | 97000–97300 |
Where to book car hire from Kuching to Bintulu
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Staying in Bintulu
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Common questions
How far is Bintulu from Kuching?
350 km (217 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kuching; by road roughly 427 km (265 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuching to Bintulu by car?
About 5 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuching and Bintulu?
No, both are on Asia/Kuching at the moment.
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.