Driving from Phnom Penh to Bintulu
Bintulu lies 1,293 km (803 mi) south-east of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 43 min without stops, over roughly 1,577 km (980 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phnom Penh | Bintulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 151,617 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
Clocks in Bintulu are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 19 h 43 min journey lands 20 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bintulu
Crossing from Cambodia into Malaysia: money changes from the Riels to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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Common questions
How far is Bintulu from Phnom Penh?
1,293 km (803 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,577 km (980 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Bintulu by car?
About 19 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Bintulu?
Bintulu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuching against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Bintulu?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.