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Distance from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur

1,188 km (738 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,188 km

Kilometers

738 miles

Miles

~1h 54m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Bangkok

Thailand
Area: 1,569 km²
Population: 10.54M
Timezone: UTC+7
Elevation: 2m

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia
Area: 243 km²
Population: 1.98M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 22m

The distance between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur is roughly equivalent to 3 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Bangkok is known for Grand Palace and Wat Arun, while Kuala Lumpur is famous for Petronas Twin Towers and Batu Caves.

In terms of city area, Bangkok is 6.5x larger than Kuala Lumpur. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Bangkok from Kuala Lumpur?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur is 1,188 km (738 miles).

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur?

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 54m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Bangkok bigger than Kuala Lumpur?

Bangkok is larger at 1,569 km², compared to 243 km².

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