Driving from Sandakan to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm
Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm lies 1,188 km (738 mi) north-west of Sandakan, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 1,449 km (901 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Sandakan | Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Vietnam |
| Population | 439,050 | 207,998 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
Clocks in Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm are 1 h behind Sandakan right now, so a 18 h 7 min journey lands only 17 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm
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.
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Common questions
How far is Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm from Sandakan?
1,188 km (738 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sandakan; by road roughly 1,449 km (901 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sandakan to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm by car?
About 18 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sandakan and Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm?
Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Asia/Kuching).
What currency do I need in Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm?
The Dong (VND).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.