Phnom Penh to Sai Mai flights
Sai Mai lies 532 km (331 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 26 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 | Sai Mai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.6 million | 188,123 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | KTI, 23 km out | DMK, 4 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Sai Mai
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 Sai Mai
Sai Mai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, 29 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Mueang International Airport | DMK | 4 km (2 mi) | 12,139 ft | 9 ft |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | BKK | 29 km (18 mi) | 13,123 ft | 5 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sai Mai from Phnom Penh?
532 km (331 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Phnom Penh.
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Sai Mai by air?
About 1 h 26 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 Sai Mai?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Phnom Penh to Sai Mai flights?
Typically Techo International Airport (KTI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK); Sai Mai also has BKK.
What currency do I need in Sai Mai?
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.