Phnom Penh to Cheras flights
Cheras lies 1,004 km (624 mi) south of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 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 | Cheras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 135,823 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | KTI, 23 km out | SZB, 20 km out |
Clocks in Cheras are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands 3 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cheras
Crossing from Cambodia into Malaysia: money changes from the Riels to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Cheras
Cheras is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 40 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 20 km (12 mi) | 12,401 ft | 90 ft |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 40 km (25 mi) | 13,530 ft | 69 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cheras from Phnom Penh?
1,004 km (624 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh.
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Cheras by air?
About 2 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 Cheras?
Cheras is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
Which airports are used for Phnom Penh to Cheras flights?
Typically Techo International Airport (KTI) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB); Cheras also has KUL.
What currency do I need in Cheras?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.