Bangkok, Thailand — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 21, 2026
From Bangkok, the closest major city is Siem Reap at just 365 km (57 min by air). The farthest destination is Sydney at 7,536 km. On average, the 27 destinations listed here are 2,175 km from Bangkok.
Bangkok is one of the largest cities in Thailand, with a population of approximately 10,539,000. Located in the Central region of Asia, Bangkok serves as a global hub for business, tourism, and international connections.
Bangkok connects to 26 destinations within Asia and 1 intercontinental routes spanning 2 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Bangkok with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from Bangkok helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 11 routes | Car or flight |
| 🟡 Medium-haul | 1,500–5,000 km | 15 routes | Flight (3–7 hours) |
| 🔴 Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 1 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
For short distances under 500 km, driving or bus travel from Bangkok is often the most convenient option. For anything over 1,000 km, flying is almost always the best choice.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
For long-haul flights from Bangkok (over 5,000 km), consider jet lag: crossing 3 timezones takes your body roughly one day per timezone to adjust.
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The closest major city to Bangkok is Siem Reap, Cambodia at 365 km (227 miles). Flight time: approximately 57 min.
The farthest city from Bangkok in our database is Sydney at 7,536 km (4,683 miles).
We cover 27 destinations from Bangkok, spanning 2 continents.
The average distance from Bangkok to all listed destinations is approximately 2,175 km (1,351 miles).
From Bangkok: 11 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 15 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 1 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.