Bang Kapi: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Bang Kapi is a city of 147,800 people in Thailand (Bangkok), 7 m (23 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Bang Kapi runs from about 11 h 21 min a day in late December to 12 h 59 min in late June (computed for 13.77° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Bang Kapi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, 17 km).
Flights to Bang Kapi: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Bang Kapi · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Bangkok, 16 km — tours
- Samut Prakan, 19 km — tours
- Mueang Nonthaburi, 18 km — tours
- Chon Buri, 58 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Phra Pradaeng, 17 km — tours
- Bang Khae, 27 km — car rental · tours
- Pak Kret, 23 km
- Sai Mai, 17 km — tours
- Si Racha, 73 km — buses · car rental
- Myeik, 266 km (Myanmar)
Common questions
Which airport serves Bang Kapi?
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Bang Kapi?
About 147,800 people live in Bang Kapi (GeoNames).
What time zone is Bang Kapi in?
Asia/Bangkok, currently UTC+7.
What currency is used in Bang Kapi?
The Baht (THB). Traffic drives on the left.
Which cities are near Bang Kapi?
Bangkok (16 km), Samut Prakan (19 km), Mueang Nonthaburi (18 km), Chon Buri (58 km), Phra Pradaeng (17 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.