Bang Kapi to Haikou flights
Haikou lies 1,245 km (773 mi) north-east of Bang Kapi, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 21 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.
| Bang Kapi | Haikou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | China |
| Population | 147,800 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | BKK, 14 km out | HAK, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 10240 | 570000 |
Clocks in Haikou are 1 h ahead of Bang Kapi right now, so a 2 h 21 min journey lands 3 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Haikou
Crossing from Thailand into China: money changes from the Baht to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bang Kapi
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).
Arriving in Haikou
Haikou is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Qionghai Bo'ao Airport (BAR, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haikou Meilan International Airport | HAK | 16 km (10 mi) | 11,811 ft | 75 ft |
| Qionghai Bo'ao Airport (regional) | BAR | 100 km (62 mi) | 10,499 ft | 30 ft |
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Staying in Haikou
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Haikou. Of the 107 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (39), and 20 are five-star. Guests have left 1,410 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Haikou from Bang Kapi?
1,245 km (773 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bang Kapi.
How long does it take to get from Bang Kapi to Haikou by air?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bang Kapi and Haikou?
Haikou is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Bangkok).
Which airports are used for Bang Kapi to Haikou flights?
Typically Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK); Haikou also has BAR.
What currency do I need in Haikou?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Haikou?
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Haikou, bookable on this site.
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.