Driving from Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur lies 450 km (280 mi) south of Hat Yai, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 549 km (341 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Hat Yai | Kuala Lumpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 191,696 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 90110 | 50000–60000 |
Clocks in Kuala Lumpur are 1 h ahead of Hat Yai right now, so a 6 h 52 min journey lands 7 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kuala Lumpur
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.
Where to book car hire from Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur
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Staying in Kuala Lumpur
Our booking partner lists 5,179+ places to stay in Kuala Lumpur (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 777 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (414), and 81 are five-star. Across 683 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 784,083 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Hat Yai?
450 km (280 mi) in a straight line, south of Hat Yai; by road roughly 549 km (341 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur by car?
About 6 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hat Yai and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Kuala Lumpur?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Kuala Lumpur?
Our booking partner lists 5,179+ places to stay in Kuala Lumpur, 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.