Lashio to Phnom Penh flights
Phnom Penh lies 1,475 km (917 mi) south-east of Lashio, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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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| Lashio | Phnom Penh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Cambodia |
| Population | 131,000 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 845 m (2,772 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) |
| Nearest large airport | LSH, 5 km out | KTI, 23 km out |
Clocks in Phnom Penh are 30 min ahead of Lashio right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands 3 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Phnom Penh
Crossing from Myanmar into Cambodia: money changes from the Kyat to the Riels (KHR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +855; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lashio
Lashio is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lashio Airport (LSH), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,285 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Techo International Airport (KTI), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Techo International Airport | KTI | 23 km (14 mi) | 13,123 ft | 20 ft |
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Staying in Phnom Penh
Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Phnom Penh. Of the 579 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (255), and 24 are five-star. Across 237 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 134,280 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Phnom Penh from Lashio?
1,475 km (917 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lashio.
How long does it take to get from Lashio to Phnom Penh by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lashio and Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Phnom_Penh against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Lashio to Phnom Penh flights?
Typically Lashio Airport (LSH) to Techo International Airport (KTI).
What currency do I need in Phnom Penh?
The Riels (KHR).
Where can I stay in Phnom Penh?
Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Phnom Penh, bookable on this site.
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.