Place to visit
One Fathom Bank Lighthouse, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
One Fathom Bank Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Malaysia, built 1999. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 10 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Malaysia, built 1999 · Architecture
- Where
- Malaysia
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- KUL Sepang, 81 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Jabatan Laut Malaysia
- Coordinates
- 2.88928, 100.99558
What it is and where
One Fathom Bank Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Malaysia, built 1999. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 2.88928, 100.99558; the nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, Sepang), 81 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Jabatan Laut Malaysia
It is one of the Architecture places in Malaysia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit One Fathom Bank Lighthouse is February to April and June to August.
- JanPossible11:51
- FebBest time11:55
- MarBest time11:59
- AprBest time12:04
- MayPossible12:08
- JunBest time12:10
- JulBest time12:09
- AugBest time12:06
- SepPossible12:01
- OctPossible11:56
- NovBetter not11:52
- DecBetter not11:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 10 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malaysia
To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malaysia checklist. Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pantai AchehBeach32 km
- Istana BandarPlace in Malaysias Kuala langat region has a historic palace50 km
- Masjid Jamiul EhsaniMosque in Malaysia50 km
- Church of Our Lady of Lourdes KlangChurch in Klang, Malaysia53 km
- Gurdwara Sahib KlangGurdwara in Selangor, Malaysia53 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: Architecture
- Kuala Lumpur Tower: tower in Kuala Lumpur
- Penang Bridge: road bridge connecting Penang Island with the Malay Peninsula
- Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge: second highway connecting mainland and island in Penang, Malaysia
- Langkawi Sky Bridge: footbridge in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
- Alor Setar Tower: Skyscraper in Malaysia
- Fort Cornwallis: bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Every Malaysia place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is One Fathom Bank Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Malaysia, built 1999. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit One Fathom Bank Lighthouse?
February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 10 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to One Fathom Bank Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), 81 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pantai Acheh, Istana Bandar, Masjid Jamiul Ehsani. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about One Fathom Bank Lighthouse on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.