The total flight distance from Malaysia to Vietnam is 1,295km on average, which takes around 2 hours 4 minutes to travel by airplane. However, the actual flight distance between Malaysia and Vietnam depends on the flight routes. You should check the exact flight distance for a specific flight by looking at the flight information from the airline or the airport.

Miles	805
Kilometers	1,295

In this blog post, we will show you the specific distance from Malaysia to Vietnam’s major cities and compare it with other means of transportation, such as trains, buses, cars, and boats.

Flight Distance from Malaysia to Vietnam’s Major Cities

Three airports in Malaysia offer direct flights to Vietnam, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Penang International Airport (PEN), and Senai International Airport (SIA).

Departure City	Arrival City	Flight Distance (miles)	Flight Distance (kilometers)
Kuala Lumpur	Hanoi	1,300	2,092
Kuala Lumpur	Ho Chi Minh City	650	1,046
Kuala Lumpur	Da Nang	1,015	1,634
Kuala Lumpur	Nha Trang	818	1,316
Kuala Lumpur	Phu Quoc	537	864
Penang	Hanoi	1,156	1,860
Penang	Ho Chi Minh City	578	931
Penang	Da Nang	914	1,470
Penang	Nha Trang	765	1,232
Penang	Phu Quoc	423	680
Senai	Hanoi	1,354	2,178
Senai	Ho Chi Minh City	663	1,067
Senai	Da Nang	1,037	1,669
Senai	Nha Trang	807	1,299
Senai	Phu Quoc	590	950

Vietnam Airlines offers daily direct flights from Malaysia to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the official website and app to learn more about the attractive promotions and airfares.

Distance from Malaysia to Vietnam by Different Means of Transportation

In addition to air travel, travelers have various options to journey from Malaysia to Vietnam using a variety of transportation modes. These include maritime choices like boats or ferries, road travel via cars, and rail transportation.

Modes of Transportation	Travel Distance (miles)	Travel Distance (kilometers)
Air Transportation	805	1,295
Rail Transportation	1,265	2,036
Road Transportation	1,446	2,327
Maritime Transportation	1,590	2,559

From the above information, it is clear that air travel is the shortest in distance, and also the most time-saving transportation. In order to travel by airplane from Malaysia to Vietnam, passengers can choose the daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ho Chi Minh City or Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

FAQs

What is the time zone difference between Malaysia and Vietnam?

The time zone difference between Malaysia and Vietnam is one hour. Whereas Vietnam follows the Indochina Time (ICT), which is seven hours ahead of the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+7), Malaysia observes the Malaysia Time (MYT), which is eight hours ahead of the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+8).

What is the shortest direct flight route from Malaysia to Vietnam?

The shortest flight route from Malaysia to Vietnam is Penang to Phu Quoc, 680km or 423 miles. However, since this flight route is unavailable, passengers can check out the direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ho Chi Minh City operated daily by Vietnam Airlines.

Which is the longest direct flight route from Malaysia to Vietnam?

The longest flight route from Malaysia to Vietnam is Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi, with a distance of 2,092km or 1,300 miles. Check the flight price of this route here.

How to get the best flight deals from Malaysia to Vietnam?

To secure flight deals from Malaysia to Vietnam at the best airfares, the passenger should:

Book the ticket online at least 45 days before the departure date.
Travel in groups of 2 people and above.
Register for membership of Vietnam Airlines to receive the promotion when booking tickets. Register here.

Related flight distance

Flight Distance from Malaysia		Flight Distance from Vietnam
Flight Distance from Malaysia to China	3,512km	Flight Distance from Vietnam to Singapore	1,488km
Flight Distance from Malaysia to South Korea	4,612km	Flight Distance from Vietnam to Indonesia	1,764km
Flight Distance from Malaysia to India	4,218km	Flight Distance from Vietnam to Thailand	807km

Malaysia to Vietnam Flight Distance | Miles and Kilometers