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“The domestic departure hall is big, with more than 10 desks for check-in, and a coffee shop is available in the waiting area.”
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Airports / Cambodia / SAI
Large airport · SAI
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport.
Siem Reap, Cambodia · 191 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
2,640 ratings
0
Operators based
191
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Siem Reap, CambodiaELEV 191 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
2,640
Google reviews
ratings on Google
191
Field elevation
feet above sea level
61
Nearest alternate
nm to BBM
Field standing
61 nm
To the nearest alternate
Battambang Airport (BBM).
Overview
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (VDSA / SAI) is a large commercial airport serving Siem Reap, Cambodia. Field elevation is 191 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list SAI as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Battambang Airport (BBM, 61 nm), Surin Airport (PXR, 99 nm), and Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH, 115 nm). The field has a single 11,827-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from SAI are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SAI to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“From the moment I came until I departed Siem Reap, they were really kind.”
Soun Sereyboth5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“There is a well-coordinated and comprehensive information sign for easy passengers in the airport.”
Soun Sereyboth5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VDSA
IATA
SAI
FAA / Local
VDSA
Elevation
191 ft
Coordinates
13.3697° N · 104.2238° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Cambodia fields
state range 20–191 ft
At 191 ft, SAI sits higher than 83% of the 6 Cambodia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,827 ft
- 05/2311,827 ft × 197 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,827 ft
SAI's 11,827 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.
- 61nmBBMBattambang AirportBattambang
- 99nmPXRSurin AirportSurin
- 115nmPNHPhnom Penh International AirportPhnom Penh (Pou Senchey)
- 119nmUBPUbon Ratchathani AirportUbon Ratchathani
- 125nmBFVBuri Ram AirportBuriram
- 127nmKTITecho International AirportPhnom Penh (Boeng Khyang)
Location
Open the full mapVDSA · Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport · Siem Reap, Cambodia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SAI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,145 nm | 12h 22m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,540 nm | 13h 17m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,388 nm | 15h 15m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,776 nm | 16h 9m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,887 nm | 16h 25m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,984 nm | 16h 39m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,052 nm | 16h 48m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,093 nm | 16h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SAI?
- Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,827 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 SAI?
- Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,827 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to SAI?
- The closest alternate is Battambang Airport (BBM), about 61 nm away, followed by Surin Airport (PXR) at 99 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SAI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 22m (5,145 nm), Honolulu about 13h 17m (5,540 nm), Seattle about 15h 15m (6,388 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.