Malacca to Tanjungbalai by ferry
Tanjungbalai lies 284 km (177 mi) west of Malacca, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 284 km (177 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 8 h 37 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
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| Malacca | Tanjungbalai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 579,000 | 190,935 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Melaka port | Port of Teluk Nibung |
Clocks in Tanjungbalai are 1 h behind Malacca right now, so a 8 h 37 min journey lands only 7 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tanjungbalai
Crossing from Malaysia into Indonesia: money changes from the Ringgit to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book ferries from Malacca to Tanjungbalai
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Staying in Tanjungbalai
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Common questions
How far is Tanjungbalai from Malacca?
284 km (177 mi) in a straight line, west of Malacca; by road roughly 347 km (216 mi).
How long does it take to get from Malacca to Tanjungbalai by ferry?
About 8 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Malacca and Tanjungbalai?
Tanjungbalai is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Tanjungbalai?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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.