Day trip from Surat Thani to Hat Yai
Hat Yai lies 268 km (167 mi) south-east of Surat Thani, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 268 km (167 mi) apart, Hat Yai is a realistic day trip from Surat Thani: about 4 h 22 min each way by road.
| Surat Thani | Hat Yai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Thailand |
| Population | 132,040 | 191,696 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
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Staying in Hat Yai
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Common questions
How far is Hat Yai from Surat Thani?
268 km (167 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Surat Thani; by road roughly 327 km (203 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Hat Yai by road?
About 4 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surat Thani and Hat Yai?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.