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Flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok

About 2 hours and 5 minutes non-stop, 1,221 km (759 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time2h 5mnon-stop
Distance1,221 km759 miles · 660 nm
Time difference−1hBangkok vs Kuala Lumpur
Local time now20:54 / 19:54Kuala Lumpur / Bangkok

Estimate for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL, KLIA) to Bangkok (BKK, Suvarnabhumi). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok?

A non-stop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. The two cities are 1,221 km (759 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between KLIA (KUL) and Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

Bangkok is 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur right now. A flight leaving Kuala Lumpur at 10:00 local time lands at about 11:05 local time in Bangkok. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.

Why arrival times look strange

Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.

How the flight time estimate works

In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok?

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.

How far is Bangkok from Kuala Lumpur?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok is about 1,221 km, or 759 miles.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok?

Bangkok is 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur at the moment.

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