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Airports / Cambodia / PNH
Large airport · PNH
Phnom Penh International Airport.
Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey), Cambodia · 40 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
5,040 ratings
0
Operators based
40
Elevation ft
Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey), CambodiaELEV 40 FTLarge airport
4.0
Google rating
5,040
Google reviews
ratings on Google
40
Field elevation
feet above sea level
12
Nearest alternate
nm to KTI
Field standing
#3 / 7
Cambodia airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 5040 Google ratings , ranked against 7 rated Cambodia fields.
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Techo International Airport (KTI).
Overview
Phnom Penh International Airport (VDPP / PNH) is a large commercial airport serving Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey), Cambodia. Field elevation is 40 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list PNH as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Techo International Airport (KTI, 12 nm), Sihanouk International Airport (KOS, 92 nm), and Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC, 97 nm). The field has a single 9,843-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from PNH are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Pochentong International Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PNH to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport facilities were well maintained, and the overall environment felt efficient and traveler-friendly.”
Gokila Vani5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The airport facilities were well maintained, and the overall environment felt efficient and traveler-friendly.”
Gokila Vani5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VDPP
IATA
PNH
FAA / Local
VDPP
Elevation
40 ft
Coordinates
11.5472° N · 104.8447° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Cambodia fields
state range 20–191 ft
At 40 ft, PNH sits lower than 50% of the 6 Cambodia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,843 ft
- 05/239,843 ft × 144 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
PNH's 9,843 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmKTITecho International AirportPhnom Penh (Boeng Khyang)
- 92nmKOSSihanouk International AirportPreah Sihanouk
- 97nmPQCPhú Quốc International AirportPhu Quoc Island
- 97nmVKGRach Gia AirportRach Gia
- 102nmVCACan Tho International AirportCan Tho
- 103nmDSYDara Sakor International AirportTa Noun
Location
Open the full mapVDPP · Phnom Penh International Airport · Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey), Cambodia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PNH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,225 nm | 12h 33m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,548 nm | 13h 18m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,463 nm | 15h 26m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,838 nm | 16h 18m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,967 nm | 16h 36m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,060 nm | 16h 49m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,113 nm | 16h 57m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,160 nm | 17h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PNH?
- Phnom Penh International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,843 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at PNH?
- Phnom Penh International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PNH?
- The closest alternate is Techo International Airport (KTI), about 12 nm away, followed by Sihanouk International Airport (KOS) at 92 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PNH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 33m (5,225 nm), Honolulu about 13h 18m (5,548 nm), Seattle about 15h 26m (6,463 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.