USM
Samui Airport
Ko Samui · ThailandICAO VTSM
Samui Airport (USM) is an airport serving Ko Samui, Thailand, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 9° 32' 52.0" N, 100° 3' 43.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 64 feet (20 meters) above sea level. With 10 direct destinations served by 9 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Bangkok (GMT+7).
Destinations
10
Airlines
9
Elevation ft
64/ 20m
Asia/Bangkok
GMT+7
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Airport Details
IATA Code
USM
ICAO Code
VTSM
City
Ko Samui
Country
Thailand
Elevation
64 ft
Local Time
12:31 AM (GMT+7)
Coordinates
Latitude:9.5478°
Longitude:100.0620°
Popular Routes from USM
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 625 mi | 1h 41m | short-haul | 257 kg | View |
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 288 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 118 kg | View |
| HKG | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 1,271 mi | 3h 4m | medium-haul | 319 kg | View |
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 481 mi | 1h 25m | short-haul | 197 kg | View |
| PEN | Penang, Malaysia | 292 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 120 kg | View |
| SZB | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 453 mi | 1h 21m | short-haul | 186 kg | View |
| CNX | Chiang Mai, Thailand | 638 mi | 1h 42m | short-haul | 262 kg | View |
| HKT | Phuket, Thailand | 155 mi | 0h 48m | short-haul | 63 kg | View |
| KBV | Krabi, Thailand | 124 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 51 kg | View |
| UTP | Pattaya, Thailand | 225 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 92 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at USM
9 active airlines serving Samui Airport.
Bangkok Airways
PGThailand
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
Firefly
FYMalaysia
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Qantas
QFAustralia
SilkAir
MISingapore
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Samui Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport | NST | Nakhon Si Thammarat | Thailand | 112 km |
| Surat Thani Airport | URT | Surat Thani | Thailand | 112 km |
| Ranong Airport | UNN | Ranong | Thailand | 164 km |
| Chumphon Airport | CJM | Chumphon | Thailand | 150 km |
| Kawthoung Airport | KAW | Kawthoung | Burma | 176 km |
| Trang Airport | TST | Trang | Thailand | 231 km |
| Krabi Airport | KBV | Krabi | Thailand | 199 km |
| Hat Yai International Airport | HDY | Hat Yai | Thailand | 291 km |
Other Airports in Thailand
Don Mueang International Airport
DMKBangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport
BKKBangkok
Buri Ram Airport
BFVBuri Ram
Chiang Mai International Airport
CNXChiang Mai
Chiang Rai International Airport
CEIChiang Rai
Chumphon Airport
CJMChumphon
Hat Yai International Airport
HDYHat Yai
Khon Kaen Airport
KKCKhon Kaen
Krabi Airport
KBVKrabi
Lampang Airport
LPTLampang
Loei Airport
LOELoei
Mae Hong Son Airport
HGNMae Hong Son
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 9° 32' 52.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 100° 3' 43.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 9.547790
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 100.061996
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- UTC Offset
- GMT+7
- Current Local Time
- 12:31 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 64 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 20 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Samui Airport?
The IATA code for Samui Airport is USM, and its ICAO code is VTSM. The airport is located in Ko Samui, Thailand.
How many destinations can you fly to from USM?
There are 10 direct destinations available from Samui Airport (USM) in Ko Samui, Thailand.
What airlines fly from USM?
There are 9 airlines operating from USM, including Bangkok Airways, Cathay Pacific, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, and more.
What timezone is Samui Airport in?
Samui Airport is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (GMT+7). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Samui Airport?
Samui Airport sits at an elevation of 64 feet (20 meters) above sea level.
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