Bangkok to Langkawi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

513.9 miles 827.1 km · straight line
675.1 miles actual route 1086.5 km · driving distance
14h 52min estimated drive time
THB 2684 - THB 3303 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
185° S bearing direction

How far is Bangkok from Langkawi?

The distance from Bangkok to Langkawi is 513.9 miles (827.1 km) as the crow flies. Langkawi is located S of Bangkok. By car, the driving distance is approximately 675.1 miles, taking about 14h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Bangkok is in Thailand, while Langkawi is in Malaysia.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bangkok and Langkawi. 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 Langkawi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 52min THB 2684 - THB 3303 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 50min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~19h 20min $81–$236* Comfort

Quick Facts

Bangkok
13.76°N, 100.50°E
Asia/Bangkok
2m elevation
Langkawi
6.35°N, 99.80°E
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM