Driving from Surat Thani to Kampung Sungai Ara
Kampung Sungai Ara lies 436 km (271 mi) south of Surat Thani, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 39 min without stops, over roughly 533 km (331 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Surat Thani | Kampung Sungai Ara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 132,040 | 140,849 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Kampung Sungai Ara are 1 h ahead of Surat Thani right now, so a 6 h 39 min journey lands 7 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kampung Sungai Ara
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 Surat Thani to Kampung Sungai Ara
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Staying in Kampung Sungai Ara
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Common questions
How far is Kampung Sungai Ara from Surat Thani?
436 km (271 mi) in a straight line, south of Surat Thani; by road roughly 533 km (331 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Kampung Sungai Ara by car?
About 6 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surat Thani and Kampung Sungai Ara?
Kampung Sungai Ara is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Kampung Sungai Ara?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.