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Flights from Bangkok to Kuching
There are no direct flights from Bangkok to Kuching. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 5h 15m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 09m
Bangkok to Kuching at a glance
Fastest journey5h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore
Best ways to fly from Bangkok to Kuching
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
BKK Kuala Lumpur (KUL) KCH
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
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BKK Singapore (SIN) KCH
Leg 1: Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: MASwings, Scoot
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,737 km1,079 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 09mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hKuching vs Bangkok
- Currency in Kuching
- MYR
- Airports
- BKK, DMK → KCH
Flights from Bangkok to Kuching: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Bangkok to Kuching?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Bandar Seri Begawan. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Kuching?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,737 km.
Where do you change planes between Bangkok and Kuching?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN) and Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN). Royal Jordanian flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bangkok and Kuching?
Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Kuching: Kuching International Airport (KCH).
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Kuching?
Kuching is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.





