Phnom Penh to Kuala Terengganu flights
Kuala Terengganu lies 720 km (447 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 1 h 40 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 | Kuala Terengganu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 426,500 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | KTI, 23 km out | TGG, 7 km out |
Clocks in Kuala Terengganu are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 1 h 40 min journey lands 2 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kuala Terengganu
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 Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,417-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Mahmud Airport (regional) | TGG | 7 km (4 mi) | 11,417 ft | 21 ft |
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Staying in Kuala Terengganu
Our booking partner lists 607 places to stay in Kuala Terengganu. Of the 299 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (125). Across 129 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 49,759 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kuala Terengganu from Phnom Penh?
720 km (447 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh.
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Kuala Terengganu by air?
About 1 h 40 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 Kuala Terengganu?
Kuala Terengganu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
Which airports are used for Phnom Penh to Kuala Terengganu flights?
Typically Techo International Airport (KTI) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG).
What currency do I need in Kuala Terengganu?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Kuala Terengganu?
Our booking partner lists 607 places to stay in Kuala Terengganu, 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.