Driving from Bangkok to Wangsa Maju
Wangsa Maju lies 1,181 km (734 mi) south of Bangkok, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 1,441 km (896 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Bangkok | Wangsa Maju | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 5.1 million | 215,600 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 92 m (302 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Wangsa Maju are 1 h ahead of Bangkok right now, so a 18 h 1 min journey lands 19 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Wangsa Maju
Crossing from Thailand into Malaysia: money changes from the Baht to the Ringgit (MYR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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Staying in Wangsa Maju
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Common questions
How far is Wangsa Maju from Bangkok?
1,181 km (734 mi) in a straight line, south of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,441 km (896 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Wangsa Maju by car?
About 18 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Wangsa Maju?
Wangsa Maju is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Wangsa Maju?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.