Phnom Penh to Vũng Tàu flights
Vũng Tàu lies 273 km (169 mi) south-east 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 6 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 | Vũng Tàu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 464,860 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Nearest large airport | KTI, 23 km out | SGN, 71 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Vũng Tàu
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 Vũng Tàu
Vũng Tàu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 71 km (44 mi) from the centre, whose 12,468-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tan Son Nhat International Airport | SGN | 71 km (44 mi) | 12,468 ft | 33 ft |
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Staying in Vũng Tàu
Our booking partner lists 1,388+ places to stay in Vung Tau (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 467 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (194), and 38 are five-star. Across 113 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 41,123 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Vũng Tàu from Phnom Penh?
273 km (169 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phnom Penh.
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Vũng Tàu by air?
About 1 h 6 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 Vũng Tàu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Phnom Penh to Vũng Tàu flights?
Typically Techo International Airport (KTI) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What currency do I need in Vũng Tàu?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Vũng Tàu?
Our booking partner lists 1,388+ places to stay in Vung Tau, 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.