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Distance from Bangkok to Tokyo

4,599 km (2,858 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

4,599 km

Kilometers

2,858 miles

Miles

~5h 55m

Est. Flight

2h

Time Difference

Bangkok

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

Tokyo

Japan
Area: 2,194 km²
Population: 13.96M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 40m

The distance between Bangkok and Tokyo is roughly equivalent to 11 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 Tokyo is famous for Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower.

In terms of city area, Tokyo is 1.4x larger than Bangkok. 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 Tokyo?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Bangkok to Tokyo is 4,599 km (2,858 miles).

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take approximately 5h 55m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Bangkok bigger than Tokyo?

Tokyo is larger at 2,194 km², compared to 1,569 km².

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