Bangkok to Surat Thani flights
Surat Thani lies 529 km (328 mi) south of Bangkok, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 26 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Bangkok | Surat Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Thailand |
| Population | 5.1 million | 132,040 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | DMK, 21 km out | USM, 92 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Bangkok
Bangkok is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, 28 km).
Arriving in Surat Thani
Surat Thani is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Samui International Airport (USM), 92 km (57 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,759 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Surat Thani Airport (URT, 22 km), Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samui International Airport | USM | 92 km (57 mi) | 6,759 ft | 64 ft |
| Surat Thani Airport (regional) | URT | 22 km (14 mi) | 9,843 ft | 20 ft |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (regional) | NST | 95 km (59 mi) | 6,890 ft | 13 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Surat Thani from Bangkok?
529 km (328 mi) in a straight line, south of Bangkok.
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Surat Thani by air?
About 1 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Surat Thani?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bangkok to Surat Thani flights?
Typically Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Samui International Airport (USM); Surat Thani also has URT, NST.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.