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Samui International Airport (USM)
Samui International Airport is an international airport serving Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (Surat Thani Province), Thailand. Its IATA code is USM and its ICAO code is VTSM. It has one runway, 2,060 m long.
- IATAUSM
- ICAOVTSM
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- USM
- ICAO code
- VTSM
- City
- Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)
- Region / province
- Surat Thani Province
- Country / territory
- Thailand
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 9.5478° N, 100.0620° E
- Elevation
- 20 m (64 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,060 m (6,759 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,060 m6,759 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
1,140 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,436 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
735 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 129.600 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from Samui International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Thailand
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Krabi International Airport | KBV | 200 km |
| Phuket International Airport | HKT | 249 km |
| Hat Yai International Airport | HDY | 293 km |
| U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport | UTP | 363 km |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | BKK | 466 km |
| Don Mueang International Airport | DMK | 489 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Samui International Airport?
The IATA code of Samui International Airport is USM and its ICAO code is VTSM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Samui International Airport located?
Samui International Airport is in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Surat Thani Province, Thailand, at coordinates 9.5478° N, 100.0620° E and an elevation of 20 m (64 ft).
How far is Samui International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Samui International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 735 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 1,436 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 1,140 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 1 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Samui International Airport?
The longest runway at Samui International Airport is 2,060 m (6,759 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Samui International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Samui International Airport (USM) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.