Driving from Kuala Lumpur to Bang Khun Thian
Bang Khun Thian lies 1,178 km (732 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 58 min without stops, over roughly 1,437 km (893 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Kuala Lumpur | Bang Khun Thian | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.5 million | 165,491 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Postal codes | 50000–60000 | 10150 |
Clocks in Bang Khun Thian are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur right now, so a 17 h 58 min journey lands only 16 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bang Khun Thian
Crossing from Malaysia into Thailand: money changes from the Ringgit to the Baht (THB); 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 Bang Khun Thian
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Common questions
How far is Bang Khun Thian from Kuala Lumpur?
1,178 km (732 mi) in a straight line, north of Kuala Lumpur; by road roughly 1,437 km (893 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Bang Khun Thian by car?
About 17 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Bang Khun Thian?
Bang Khun Thian is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Bang Khun Thian?
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.