Phnom Penh to Ban Samae Dam flights
Ban Samae Dam lies 541 km (336 mi) north-west 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 27 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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| Phnom Penh | Ban Samae Dam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.6 million | 125,133 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | KTI, 23 km out | BKK, 40 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ban Samae Dam
Crossing from Cambodia into Thailand: money changes from the Riels 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 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 Ban Samae Dam
Ban Samae Dam is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, 43 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | BKK | 40 km (25 mi) | 13,123 ft | 5 ft |
| Don Mueang International Airport | DMK | 43 km (27 mi) | 12,139 ft | 9 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ban Samae Dam from Phnom Penh?
541 km (336 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Phnom Penh.
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Ban Samae Dam by air?
About 1 h 27 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 Ban Samae Dam?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Phnom Penh to Ban Samae Dam flights?
Typically Techo International Airport (KTI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK); Ban Samae Dam also has DMK.
What currency do I need in Ban Samae Dam?
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.