Cần Thơ to Surat Thani flights
Surat Thani lies 715 km (444 mi) west of Cần Thơ, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Cần Thơ | Surat Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 1.5 million | 132,040 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | VCA, 10 km out | USM, 92 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Surat Thani
Crossing from Vietnam into Thailand: money changes from the Dong to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cần Thơ
Cần Thơ is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Can Tho International Airport (VCA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rach Gia Airport (VKG, 72 km).
Arriving in Surat Thani
Surat Thani is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Samui International Airport (USM), 92 km (57 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,759 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Surat Thani Airport (URT, 22 km), Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samui International Airport | USM | 92 km (57 mi) | 6,759 ft | 64 ft |
| Surat Thani Airport (regional) | URT | 22 km (14 mi) | 9,843 ft | 20 ft |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (regional) | NST | 95 km (59 mi) | 6,890 ft | 13 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Surat Thani from Cần Thơ?
715 km (444 mi) in a straight line, west of Cần Thơ.
How long does it take to get from Cần Thơ to Surat Thani by air?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cần Thơ and Surat Thani?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cần Thơ to Surat Thani flights?
Typically Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Samui International Airport (USM); Surat Thani also has URT, NST.
What currency do I need in Surat Thani?
The Baht (THB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.