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Best window seat at Techo International Airport

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Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Tonlé Sap River, Phnom Penh urban area, flat floodplain extending east

LandingRIGHT

Tonlé Sap River, Phnom Penh urban sprawl and pagodas, agricultural ponds and rice paddies

🛫 Taking Off from Phnom Penh (KTI)

Best sideRight
WhyRunway 05 departures climb northeast over the Tonlé Sap floodplain and the city's eastern sprawl. The right side offers views of Phnom Penh's urban grid, the Tonlé Sap River's meandering channels, and the flat agricultural landscape stretching toward Vietnam—all genuine features visible during the initial climb.
Look forTonlé Sap River (braided channels below), Phnom Penh urban area (grid pattern), flat floodplain extending east, distant tree lines marking the Cambodian countryside

🛬 Landing at Phnom Penh (KTI)

Best sideRight
WhyRunway 23 approaches from the northeast, meaning the aircraft descends on a southwest heading. The right side offers views of the Tonlé Sap River and its floodplain to the west and south of the airport, plus the sprawling urban and agricultural landscape of Phnom Penh's outskirts. The left side faces mostly inland terrain with fewer distinctive features during final approach.
Look forTonlé Sap River (visible as a broad waterway west of the airport), Phnom Penh urban sprawl and pagodas (small but visible as white dots in the middle distance), agricultural ponds and rice paddies (geometric patterns in the foreground and middle distance), Mekong River confluence area (visible on the horizon to the south)

Techo International Airport is a new, large-scale airport built to replace the older Phnom Penh International Airport, designed with a single long runway capable of handling wide-body long-haul aircraft. It sits south of the city in Kandal province and is intended as Cambodia's primary international gateway.

⛰️ Elevation20 ft
🛫 Runways1 (05/23)
✈️ HubCambodia Angkor Air

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Techo International Airport (KTI)?

At Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Tonlé Sap River (braided channels below), Phnom Penh urban area (grid pattern), flat floodplain extending east, distant tree lines marking the Cambodian countryside.

What can I see during takeoff from Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh?

When taking off from Techo International Airport (KTI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 05 departures climb northeast over the Tonlé Sap floodplain and the city's eastern sprawl. The right side offers views of Phnom Penh's urban grid, the Tonlé Sap River's meandering channels, and the flat agricultural landscape stretching toward Vietnam—all genuine features visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Tonlé Sap River (braided channels below), Phnom Penh urban area (grid pattern), flat floodplain extending east, distant tree lines marking the Cambodian countryside.

What can I see when landing at Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh?

When landing at Techo International Airport (KTI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 23 approaches from the northeast, meaning the aircraft descends on a southwest heading. The right side offers views of the Tonlé Sap River and its floodplain to the west and south of the airport, plus the sprawling urban and agricultural landscape of Phnom Penh's outskirts. The left side faces mostly inland terrain with fewer distinctive features during final approach. Notable sights include: Tonlé Sap River (visible as a broad waterway west of the airport), Phnom Penh urban sprawl and pagodas (small but visible as white dots in the middle distance), agricultural ponds and rice paddies (geometric patterns in the foreground and middle distance), Mekong River confluence area (visible on the horizon to the south).

What factors affect the best window seat at Techo International Airport?

The best window seat at Techo International Airport (KTI) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Phnom Penh (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.