Day trip from Sibu to Bintulu
Bintulu lies 166 km (103 mi) north-east of Sibu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 166 km (103 mi) apart, Bintulu is a realistic day trip from Sibu: about 2 h 42 min each way by road.
| Sibu | Bintulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 198,239 | 151,617 |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
| Postal codes | 96000–96009 | 97000–97300 |
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Staying in Bintulu
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Common questions
How far is Bintulu from Sibu?
166 km (103 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sibu; by road roughly 202 km (126 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sibu to Bintulu by road?
About 2 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sibu 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.