Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur is 4 days. Ships depart from Bangkok (THBKK) and arrive at Port Klang (MYPKG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Bangkok (THBKK) and arrive into Port Klang (MYPKG) around 4 days later. These services are operated by Sinotrans, FESCO, King Ocean, RCL, King Ocean, Interasia, King Ocean, Interasia, King Ocean, Interasia, Interasia, Namsung, Interasia, Evergreen, OOCL, Sinokor, Sinokor, Sinokor, OOCL, Interasia, Sinokor, Sinokor, Evergreen, Sinokor, King Ocean, Namsung, Evergreen, King Ocean, Sinokor, King Ocean, Namsung, China United, King Ocean, OOCL, RCL, Evergreen, OOCL, RCL, RCL, Gold Star, China United, Evergreen, King Ocean, Evergreen, Evergreen, King Ocean, RCL, TS Lines, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Interasia, TS Lines, King Ocean, Interasia, China United, Wan Hai, King Ocean, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, RCL, King Ocean, Heung-A, Heung-A, King Ocean, King Ocean, Hapag-Lloyd, Interasia, Evergreen, Wan Hai, King Ocean, Evergreen, China United, Evergreen, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, ONE, Interasia, Hapag-Lloyd, Namsung, King Ocean, Evergreen, Evergreen, King Ocean, Interasia, China United, Evergreen, Interasia, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, King Ocean, Namsung, Interasia, TS Lines, China United, Namsung, Hapag-Lloyd, China United, Interasia, Interasia, RCL, Namsung, CNC Line, China United, RCL, China United, Interasia, ZIM, Wan Hai, ZIM, Wan Hai, ZIM, Interasia, China United, ONE, Interasia, RCL and TS Lines.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur takes around 1h 41m. Flights depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines, Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1h 41m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Cargo flights depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 1h 41m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur by cargo ship is 1,088 Nautical Miles (2,014 Kilometres / 1,252 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bangkok (THBKK) and Port Klang (MYPKG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur by air is around 1,205 Kilometres (749 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur by sea?

Accepted Answer

267kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

87kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
Thai Vietjet Air	N/A
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
Malaysia Airlines	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Scoot	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Singapore Airlines	Every few hours	Boeing 787+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Batik Air Malaysia	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Batik Air Malaysia	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
AirAsia	Every few hours	Airbus A320+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ITS / COSCO - ITS \| OOCL - ITS \| ZIM - ITS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans, ZIM, COSCO, OOCL
FIAS	Direct	1-2 times a week	FESCO
CVT → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
RBC2 → RGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
KTS → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
SVT → VTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
KST → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
SVT → CI9	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Interasia
KVT → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
JTT → CI9	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Interasia
JTT → VTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
VTX → INTERA - CI9 \| OOCL - FCS3 \| SKR - SIS3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Namsung
JST → VTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
ASEAN - BTX \| GSL - SXT \| ZIM - SXT → VTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ITS → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
KST → SIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
BTS → SIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
NTX → SIS3 / INTERA - CI9 \| OOCL - FCS3 \| SKR - SIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Namsung
CCT1 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
JST → CI9	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Interasia
CHT → SIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
KTS1 → SIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
KHS1 → VTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KHS1 → SIS3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Sinokor
KTX → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KVT → INTERA - CI9 \| OOCL - FCS3 \| SKR - SIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
KHS1 → TMI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
VTX3 → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
VTS → SIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
CHT → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
NKT → INTERA - CI9 \| OOCL - FCS3 \| SKR - SIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
SCT2 → SGS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
VTS → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CCT2 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CCT1 / RBC13 → JKT5 / RVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, OOCL
ASEAN - BTX \| GSL - SXT \| ZIM - SXT → TMI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
VTS → FCS3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	OOCL
RBH → RGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
RBC1 / RBC13 → SGS / RGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, China United
CTV → VMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Gold Star
NSX → SGS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
KHS1 → VTS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
KHS1 → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
ASEAN - BTX \| GSL - SXT \| ZIM - SXT → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KHS1 → VMI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NKT → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
RBS8 → RGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
CVT → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
JTC → TSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
JST → ICI / CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
SCT2 / SVT → ICI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, China United
CHT → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
CVT → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, TS Lines
JST → IEA	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Interasia
NSX → ICI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
JST → JTS	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Wan Hai, Interasia
KTS → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
JST → FM1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Wan Hai
JST → NS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
RBC13 → TWSL - TEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
VTX3 → AIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KTS1 → SIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A, Sinokor
KTS1 → SIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A, Sinokor
KTS → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KTS → AIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
ASEAN - BTX2 \| CUL - NSX → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SVT → IEA / EAD	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Interasia, TS Lines
ASEAN - BTX \| GSL - SXT \| ZIM - SXT → AEF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JST → CI7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
CHT → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, TS Lines
ASEAN - BTX \| GSL - SXT \| ZIM - SXT → VTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BTX2 / NSX → CSX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	China United, ASEAN
KHS1 → TIX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
VTS → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KTS → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
VTX3 → FME2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	King Ocean
VTX3 → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
THX → TE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SVT → JTS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Interasia
ASEAN - BTX2 \| CUL - NSX → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
VTX → TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
VTX3 → AIS	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	King Ocean
KHS1 → VSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ASEAN - BTX \| GSL - SXT \| ZIM - SXT → TIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTS → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
SVT → CI7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
NSX → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
ASEAN - BTX \| GSL - SXT \| ZIM - SXT → AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SVT → NS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
ASEAN - BTX2 \| CUL - NSX → COSCO - AIS \| ESL - KCIS \| KMTC - AIS \| TSL - AIS	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
KHS1 → CIX7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTS → FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
NKT → TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
SVT → ICI3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia
SVT → AIS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	TS Lines
NSX → CIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
KVT → TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
ASEAN - BTX2 \| CUL - NSX → EAS4	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
SCT2 / SVT → FME / IFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United, TS Lines
SVT → PMX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Interasia
SVT → CI5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Interasia
RBC13 → RMV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
NTX → TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
RBH → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line
SCT2 → CSX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	China United
RBH → GFS - CSC \| HA - SIS2 \| SILMAR - FI1 \| SKR - SIS2 \| TSL - AIS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
NSX → CWS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
SVT → NS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
SXT → FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
JTT → TVS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
SXT → TZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
JTT → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
SXT → KYX / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
SCT2 / SVT → CIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, China United
SCT2 / SVT → CWS / CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United, TS Lines
TVH → COSCO - JTS \| YML - JTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SVT → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
RBS8 / TRX → AIS2 / GFS - CSC \| HA - SIS2 \| SILMAR - FI1 \| SKR - SIS2 \| TSL - AIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, TS Lines
TRX → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines

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Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur by Air freight

Quickest air route

Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Closest airports

Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport

Most frequent

Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur by Container ship

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