Bangkok to Hong Kong: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1074.2 miles 1728.8 km · straight line
1440.1 miles actual route 2317.6 km · driving distance
28h 0min estimated drive time
THB 5724 - THB 7046 estimated fuel cost
~2h 40min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Bangkok from Hong Kong?

The distance from Bangkok to Hong Kong is 1074.2 miles (1728.8 km) as the crow flies. Hong Kong is located NE of Bangkok. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1440.1 miles, taking about 28h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Bangkok is in Thailand, while Hong Kong is in Hong Kong.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bangkok and Hong Kong. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bangkok to Hong Kong

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 0min THB 5724 - THB 7046 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 36min $115–$216* Budget
Train ~36h 24min $173–$504* Comfort

Quick Facts

Bangkok
13.76°N, 100.50°E
Asia/Bangkok
2m elevation
Hong Kong
22.32°N, 114.17°E
Asia/Hong_Kong
32m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 358 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM