Distance from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur
🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand → 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The distance between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur is 1,188 kilometres (738 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), the initial heading is roughly south (174°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 1h 59m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Bangkok
Thailand
Thailand's vibrant capital, famous for ornate temples, floating markets, street food and buzzing nightlife along the Chao Phraya River.
Top sights: Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Chatuchak Market, Khao San Road, floating markets
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Malaysia's capital, defined by the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, a multicultural mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian heritage and lush tropical surroundings.
Top sights: Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Merdeka Square, KL Tower, Bukit Bintang
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Kuala Lumpur from Bangkok?
- 1,188 km (738 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur?
- About 1h 59m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Kuala Lumpur from Bangkok?
- Kuala Lumpur lies roughly to the south of Bangkok (initial bearing 174°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
More distances from Bangkok
See the country profiles for Thailand and Malaysia, or open the Asia distance calculator.