Phnom Penh to Bến Tre flights
Bến Tre lies 217 km (135 mi) south-east of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 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.
| Phnom Penh | Bến Tre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 124,449 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Nearest large airport | KTI, 23 km out | SGN, 71 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bến Tre
Crossing from Cambodia into Vietnam: money changes from the Riels to the Dong (VND); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Bến Tre
Bến Tre is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 71 km (44 mi) from the centre, whose 12,468-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Can Tho International Airport (VCA, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tan Son Nhat International Airport | SGN | 71 km (44 mi) | 12,468 ft | 33 ft |
| Can Tho International Airport | VCA | 75 km (47 mi) | 9,843 ft | 9 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bến Tre from Phnom Penh?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phnom Penh.
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Bến Tre by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Bến Tre?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Phnom Penh to Bến Tre flights?
Typically Techo International Airport (KTI) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN); Bến Tre also has VCA.
What currency do I need in Bến Tre?
The Dong (VND).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.