Driving from Hanoi to Surat Thani
Surat Thani lies 1,494 km (928 mi) south-west of Hanoi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 47 min without stops, over roughly 1,823 km (1,133 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Hanoi | Surat Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 8.1 million | 132,040 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Surat Thani
Crossing from Vietnam into Thailand: money changes from the Dong 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.
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Staying in Surat Thani
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Common questions
How far is Surat Thani from Hanoi?
1,494 km (928 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hanoi; by road roughly 1,823 km (1,133 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Surat Thani by car?
About 22 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hanoi and Surat Thani?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Surat Thani?
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.