Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai flights
Hat Yai lies 450 km (280 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kuala Lumpur | Hat Yai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.5 million | 191,696 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 15 km out | HDY, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 50000–60000 | 90110 |
Clocks in Hat Yai are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur right now, so a 1 h 20 min journey lands only 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hat Yai
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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 44 km).
Arriving in Hat Yai
Hat Yai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hat Yai International Airport (HDY), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hat Yai International Airport | HDY | 12 km (7 mi) | 10,007 ft | 90 ft |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (regional) | AOR | 91 km (57 mi) | 9,005 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hat Yai from Kuala Lumpur?
450 km (280 mi) in a straight line, north of Kuala Lumpur.
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai by air?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Hat Yai?
Hat Yai is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY); Hat Yai also has AOR.
What currency do I need in Hat Yai?
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.