Dongguan to Rayong flights
Rayong lies 1,750 km (1,087 mi) south-west of Dongguan, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dongguan | Rayong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Thailand |
| Population | 9.6 million | 106,737 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 42 km out | UTP, 27 km out |
Clocks in Rayong are 1 h behind Dongguan right now, so a 3 h journey lands only 2 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rayong
Crossing from China into Thailand: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dongguan
Dongguan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN, 62 km), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 80 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 98 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 70 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 87 km).
Arriving in Rayong
Rayong is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport | UTP | 27 km (17 mi) | 11,500 ft | 42 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rayong from Dongguan?
1,750 km (1,087 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dongguan.
How long does it take to get from Dongguan to Rayong by air?
About 3 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dongguan and Rayong?
Rayong is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Dongguan to Rayong flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP).
What currency do I need in Rayong?
The Baht (THB).
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.