Yangon to Siem Reap flights
Siem Reap lies 911 km (566 mi) south-east of Yangon, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 55 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.
| Yangon | Siem Reap | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Cambodia |
| Population | 4.5 million | 139,458 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | SAI, 39 km out |
Clocks in Siem Reap are 30 min ahead of Yangon right now, so a 1 h 55 min journey lands 2 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Siem Reap
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 Yangon
Yangon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yangon International Airport (RGN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Siem Reap
Siem Reap is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 11,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Battambang Airport (BBM, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport | SAI | 39 km (24 mi) | 11,827 ft | 191 ft |
| Battambang Airport (regional) | BBM | 75 km (47 mi) | 5,250 ft | 59 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Siem Reap from Yangon?
911 km (566 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Siem Reap by air?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yangon and Siem Reap?
Siem Reap is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Phnom_Penh against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Yangon to Siem Reap flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI); Siem Reap also has BBM.
What currency do I need in Siem Reap?
The Riels (KHR).
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.