Phnom Penh to Rạch Giá flights
Rạch Giá lies 173 km (108 mi) south 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 58 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 | Rạch Giá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 459,860 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Nearest large airport | KTI, 23 km out | VCA, 69 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Rạch Giá
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 Rạch Giá
Rạch Giá is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Can Tho International Airport (VCA), 69 km (43 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rach Gia Airport (VKG, 8 km), Cà Mau Airport (CAH, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can Tho International Airport | VCA | 69 km (43 mi) | 9,843 ft | 9 ft |
| Rach Gia Airport (regional) | VKG | 8 km (5 mi) | 4,921 ft | 7 ft |
| Cà Mau Airport (regional) | CAH | 93 km (58 mi) | 4,921 ft | 6 ft |
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Staying in Rạch Giá
Our booking partner lists 57 places to stay in Rach Gia. Of the 29 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (15). Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 1,506 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rạch Giá from Phnom Penh?
173 km (108 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh.
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Rạch Giá by air?
About 58 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 Rạch Giá?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Phnom Penh to Rạch Giá flights?
Typically Techo International Airport (KTI) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA); Rạch Giá also has VKG, CAH.
What currency do I need in Rạch Giá?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Rạch Giá?
Our booking partner lists 57 places to stay in Rach Gia, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.