Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Ban Khlong Prawet
Ban Khlong Prawet lies 722 km (449 mi) north-west of Ho Chi Minh City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 881 km (547 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Ban Khlong Prawet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 14 million | 160,671 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | -1 m (-3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Ban Khlong Prawet
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 Ban Khlong Prawet
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Common questions
How far is Ban Khlong Prawet from Ho Chi Minh City?
722 km (449 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 881 km (547 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Ban Khlong Prawet by car?
About 11 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Ban Khlong Prawet?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ban Khlong Prawet?
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.