Air Cambodia is the Cambodian flag carrier. It was founded in July 2009 as Cambodia Angkor Air and began operating under that name, then completed a rebrand in January 2025 and adopted Air Cambodia in English. It is headquartered in Phnom Penh with a dual hub at Techo International Airport and Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, and its fleet consists of Airbus A320 family aircraft and ATR 72 turboprops. Its China headquarters is in Zhengzhou, with sales offices in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, and it flies from Phnom Penh to Zhengzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning and Fuzhou. That makes it the local carrier with the most complete route coverage between Cambodia and China, and the only Cambodian airline holding IATA IOSA certification.
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Air Cambodia (IATA K6, ICAO KHV, call sign CAMBODIA AIR) is the Cambodian flag carrier. It was founded and began operating on 28 July 2009 as Cambodia Angkor Air with registered capital of USD 100 million, funded by the Royal Government of Cambodia and Vietnam Airlines, taking over the national carrier role from Royal Air Cambodge, which had ceased operations in 2001. In January 2025 the company completed a rebrand and adopted Air Cambodia as its English name. It is headquartered in Phnom Penh, with its main base at Techo International Airport and a second hub at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport.
At the start the fleet and most staff were leased from Vietnam Airlines, flying ATR 72 turboprops on three sectors: Phnom Penh–Siem Reap, Phnom Penh–Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap–Ho Chi Minh City. Airbus A321 and A320 aircraft followed for medium-haul international sectors. The airline codeshares with Vietnam Airlines on Vietnamese routes and appears under the VN code on some connecting flights. The shareholding has changed several times since; public material lists the Royal Government of Cambodia as the largest shareholder, with Henan Airport Investment Group (Xinggang Investment), Vietnam Airlines and other investors alongside it. Published percentages differ between sources, so the company's current disclosure governs.
On fleet renewal, the company signed a cross-border aircraft leasing agreement with Henan Airport Investment Aviation Financial Leasing in 2024 for 3 ATR 72-600 aircraft; the first ATR 72-600 was delivered and entered service in May 2025, when the Shenzhen–Siem Reap route also opened. In August 2025 the company announced an order for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with options on 10 more, with first deliveries expected in 2031; in July 2026 it signed a purchase agreement with COMAC for 20 C909 aircraft. Delivery dates follow the company's current disclosure.
On the cargo side there is no separate freighter fleet; freight moves mainly in the belly of passenger flights. Public material puts the belly capacity of a single Airbus A320 at 2,000 to 3,000 kg, with both loose and ULD loading, and the cargo flows follow the passenger network, concentrated on exports toward regional hubs such as Bangkok and Guangzhou. Arrivals for Phnom Penh now use Techo International Airport (KTI) rather than the former Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH), and arrivals for Siem Reap use Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI).
On the China side the company has its China headquarters in Zhengzhou and sales offices in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Public material lists routes from Phnom Penh to Zhengzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning and Fuzhou; between 2019 and 2021 the company signed memoranda with several Chinese regional governments to develop a Henan–Cambodia–ASEAN air silk road, and kept and added routes such as Phnom Penh–Zhengzhou through a period of unusual external conditions. Passenger flights between China and Cambodia are frequent and belly space relatively plentiful, making this an important channel for air freight to Cambodia.
| Airline | Air Cambodia (formerly Cambodia Angkor Air) |
| Company type | National flag carrier; the Royal Government of Cambodia is the largest shareholder |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Global headquarters | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Hub airport | Techo International Airport (KTI, Phnom Penh); Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) |
| Year established | 28 July 2009 (as Cambodia Angkor Air; current name adopted January 2025) |
| IATA two-letter code | K6 |
| ICAO three-letter code | KHV |
| Radio call sign | CAMBODIA AIR |
| Air waybill prefix | No publicly available information that can be cross-checked |
| Official lookup website | aircambodia.com; public sources also list cambodiaangkorair.com as the former domain |
| Aircraft type | Airbus A320-200, A321-200; ATR 72 turboprops (including the ATR 72-600) |
| Cargo aircraft | Public sources list no freighter; cargo moves mainly in the belly hold of passenger flights |
| China services | China headquarters in Zhengzhou; sales offices in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong |
Compiled from public sources. Fleet additions and route launches may change; the carrier's latest publication prevails.
There is no separate freighter fleet; freight moves mainly in passenger bellies. Public material puts the belly capacity of a single Airbus A320 at 2,000 to 3,000 kg, with the ATR 72 turboprops carrying their own smaller belly loads, which suits small and medium lots moving with the flight.
Public material shows cargo accepted both loose and in ULDs. Loose loading suits lots with small pieces, ULDs suit lots with many pieces that can be built up on a pallet, and the choice directly affects the volumetric weight calculation for the shipment.
The airline serves Phnom Penh from Zhengzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning and Fuzhou, so Chinese-origin cargo can use nonstop belly capacity on the China–Cambodia routes, with fewer handling points and shorter total transit than routing through a third country.
Phnom Penh arrivals use Techo International Airport (KTI) and Siem Reap arrivals use Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI). Choosing by final delivery point shortens inland road haulage in Cambodia, though the two airports differ in flight frequency and terminal conditions.
Capacity structure: Cambodia has no publicly known dedicated cargo airline holding an operating license, and international air exports rely mainly on belly capacity on passenger flights. That shapes air freight on the China-Cambodia lane: space moves with load factor and season, belly space tightens around holidays and the tourist high season, and consolidated cargo should lock space early. Shipments with high volumetric weight that exceed belly loading limits need a separate assessment for a charter or transhipment through a regional hub.
The fleet combines Airbus A320 family narrowbodies with ATR 72 turboprops. Public material puts the fleet at about 5 to 6 aircraft: 2 Airbus A320-200, 1 Airbus A321-200 and 2 ATR 72 series aircraft, including the ATR 72-600 that entered service in May 2025. The Airbus narrowbodies fly the medium-haul international sectors and carry mainline belly freight, with published reference seating of 180 to 184. The ATR 72 is a twin turboprop with a high wing and published reference seating of 70, suited to short Southeast Asian sectors with limited runway conditions. The company has also ordered 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 with options on 10 more, plus 20 C909 aircraft; delivery dates follow its current disclosure.
| Aircraft type | Number | Category | Platform characteristics (public reference values) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-200 | 2 aircraft | Twin-engine narrowbody | Published reference seating 180; belly takes loose cargo and ULDs | Medium-haul international sectors and belly cargo |
| Airbus A321-200 | 1 aircraft | Twin-engine narrowbody | Published reference seating 184; longer fuselage than the A320 | Medium-haul international sectors and belly cargo |
| ATR 72 series | 2 aircraft | Twin-engine turboprop | High-wing layout, published reference seating 70, including the ATR 72-600 that entered service in 2025 | Southeast Asian regional sectors and belly freight |
| Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 10 on order | Twin-engine narrowbody | Public material shows first deliveries expected in 2031, with options on 10 more of the type | Fleet renewal; delivery dates per the carrier's disclosure |
| COMAC C909 | 20 on order | Twin-engine turboprop | Purchase agreement signed July 2026; delivery dates per the carrier's disclosure | Regional capacity addition |
The table is compiled from published sources; the figures are aircraft type reference values, not the payload of an individual aircraft. The availability of aircraft in service and whether they can take a given consignment have to be confirmed with the carrier shipment by shipment.
The chart compares in-service fleet numbers as listed in public material. Narrowbodies account for most belly capacity, while the turboprops serve regional sectors.
| Cargo types handled | Apparel and textile trims, electronic components and parts, cross-border e-commerce parcels, samples and spare parts |
| Loading format | Loose and ULD loading; public material puts A320 belly capacity at 2,000 to 3,000 kg |
| Temperature-controlled cargo types | Public sources do not list a separate temperature-controlled zone, so each shipment must be confirmed individually |
| Dangerous goods | Reviewed against carrier rules and Chinese export requirements; acceptance is confirmed shipment by shipment |
| Out-of-gauge cargo | Cargo exceeding belly hold door dimensions or the per-piece weight limit cannot be loaded; submit weights and dimensions in advance for carrier review. |
| Capacity characteristics | Belly capacity moves with load factor and season, so consolidated cargo should lock space early |
The chart shows published reference seat counts for the aircraft types involved, which illustrates the difference in seating class between them. The figures are type reference values, not the cargo capacity of an individual aircraft; usable payload has to be calculated after deducting fuel and passenger weight on the flight.
Public material lists routes from Phnom Penh to Zhengzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning and Fuzhou, a China headquarters in Zhengzhou and sales offices in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Chinese-origin cargo flies nonstop from these airports to Cambodia and is distributed from Phnom Penh or Siem Reap by destination city.
The Phnom Penh base has moved from the former Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) to Techo International Airport (KTI), a new international gateway that has taken most Phnom Penh passenger and cargo flights since 2025. Siem Reap arrivals use Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), built by a Chinese company under a BOT model with a design capacity of 7 million passengers a year.
The network covers Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanouk in Cambodia, plus Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang in Vietnam, Bangkok in Thailand, New Delhi in India and Tokyo Narita in Japan; Vietnamese routes are codeshared with Vietnam Airlines. The regional network offers connections for cargo transiting Cambodia to other ASEAN countries.
| Destinations | Airport code | Country and region | Service type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhengzhou | CGO | China | China headquarters and an important nonstop station for Phnom Penh |
| Guangzhou | CAN | China | Sales office and nonstop station in southern China |
| Shenzhen | SZX | China | Sales office; nonstop Siem Reap sector opened in 2025 |
| Nanning | NNG | China | Nonstop station for cargo from southern and southwestern China |
| Fuzhou | FOC | China | Nonstop station; some sectors make a stop |
| Shanghai | PVG | China | Sales office; cargo consolidation and connection point |
| Hong Kong, China | HKG | China | Sales office; regional cargo consolidation point |
| Phnom Penh | KTI | Cambodia | Main base, Techo International Airport |
| Siem Reap | SAI | Cambodia | Second hub, Siem Reap Angkor International Airport |
| Sihanoukville | KOS | Cambodia | Domestic station serving the coastal economic zone |
| Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi | SGN / HAN | Vietnam | Regional stations with Vietnam Airlines codeshare connections |
| Bangkok | BKK | Thailand | Regional station and gateway for ASEAN connections |
Destination attributes are compiled from public sources and times are local. Arrivals for Phnom Penh now use Techo International Airport, which replaced the former Phnom Penh International Airport, so documents must carry the current airport code. Schedules and capacity are confirmed on the day of booking.
Passenger flights between Cambodia and China are frequent and air freight relies mainly on nonstop belly capacity, with fewer handling points and shorter total transit than routing through a third country. Arrival can be Phnom Penh or Siem Reap depending on the final delivery point; the two differ in flight frequency, terminal conditions and inland road distance.
Operational note:Direct belly capacity from China to Cambodia moves with passenger load factors and tightens during holidays and the tourist high season, so bulk cargo should be locked in early. For cargo destined to Cambodia, name the final delivery city and arrival airport at the booking stage and confirm the ground handover on arrival; we quote as one package and handle customs clearance and the handover between legs.
| Corporate headquarters | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| China headquarters | Zhengzhou, Henan |
| China sales offices | Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong |
| Official lookup website | aircambodia.com; public sources also list cambodiaangkorair.com as the former domain |
| Carrier code | IATA code K6; ICAO code KHV; radio call sign CAMBODIA AIR |
| Certification | Public material lists it as the only Cambodian airline holding IATA IOSA certification |
| Scope of cover | Acceptance and arrival handover of belly cargo on passenger flights, at the Phnom Penh and Siem Reap hubs |
| China contact | Reach it through its China headquarters and its Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong offices, or ask Goodhope Freight to make contact |
| Information note | Contact details and office hours may change, so check the carrier's latest publication before handover |
The airline has a China headquarters and several sales offices, so direct contact is possible. In practice a forwarder coordinates space, declaration and the arrival leg, which handles multi-lot, multi-consignee requirements more easily. The value of using a forwarder familiar with Southeast Asian traffic lies in the following:
As the Cambodian flag carrier its network covers the main domestic cities plus destinations in China, Vietnam, Thailand, India and Japan, the most complete China–Cambodia coverage among local Cambodian carriers.
The airline has a China headquarters and several sales offices, and flies Phnom Penh nonstop from Zhengzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning and Fuzhou, giving shippers a fairly direct channel for bookings and documents.
Passenger flights between China and Cambodia are frequent and nonstop belly space is relatively plentiful, with fewer transfers than routing through a third country, which shortens total transit and reduces damage risk.
Public material lists it as the only Cambodian airline with IATA IOSA certification, and it holds a three-star Skytrax rating, putting its operational discipline and service standard at the front of local Cambodian carriers.
The Phnom Penh and Siem Reap hubs cover the country's two main economic and tourism centres, and fleet renewal covers the ATR 72-600, Boeing 737 MAX 8 and COMAC C909, leaving room to add capacity.
Published sources do not list any freighter in the company fleetBelly capacity in practiceAvailable cargo is limited by load factor and the payload of each flight, space narrows in the tourist high season, and oversize or overweight pieces are not suited to belly carriage.
Where it fits: the strengths are belly capacity on the nonstop China–Cambodia sectors, two arrival hubs and easy contact with local Chinese offices. For regular volumes destined for Cambodia, Goodhope Freight normally uses nonstop belly space first and selects Phnom Penh or Siem Reap by final city; cargo beyond belly limits is assessed separately for transhipment through a regional hub or charter, with costs calculated by stage.
Phnom Penh arrivals have moved from the former Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) to Techo International Airport (KTI), which has taken most Phnom Penh passenger and cargo flights since 2025. Siem Reap arrivals use Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI); the former Siem Reap International Airport (REP) has ceased passenger service. Documents and ground handover must carry the current airport codes so that old values do not cause errors.
Cambodia has no publicly licensed dedicated cargo airline, so exports by air move mainly as belly cargo on passenger flights. Some regional demand is carried by freighter services into hubs such as Bangkok and Singapore and then moves into Cambodia by road. Capacity on China–Cambodia lanes therefore follows passenger load factors and seasonal demand.
Public material lists routes from Phnom Penh to Zhengzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning and Fuzhou. Cargo from China is mainly apparel and textile accessories, electronic components and parts, small cross-border e-commerce parcels, samples and spares. The return mix differs from the outbound mix, and usable space in each direction is confirmed shipment by shipment.
The company completed its rebrand in January 2025, changing its English name from Cambodia Angkor Air to Air Cambodia while keeping IATA code K6 and ICAO code KHV. Both the former domain cambodiaangkorair.com and the new domain aircambodia.com appear in public material, so check which official channel is current before tendering cargo.
After booking confirmation, AWB consignee details, commercial invoice and packing list are submitted as the carrier requires. For cargo delivered to inland Cambodian cities, the plan should name the final city and unloading arrangements and confirm the consignee can clear and forward locally; Goodhope Freight sets out the costs of origin declaration, the air sector, destination clearance and delivery as separate lines.
On the published trade pattern, Chinese exports to Cambodia are mainly textile materials and accessories, machinery and electrical products, building materials and consumer goods, while imports are mainly agricultural products, finished garments and wood products. Cargo arriving through Phnom Penh mostly goes to the city and its industrial zones; cargo arriving through Siem Reap mostly serves the service and retail trade in Siem Reap and the Angkor area.
Air Cambodia is the Cambodian flag carrier. It was founded and began operating in July 2009 as Cambodia Angkor Air, completed a rebrand in January 2025 and adopted Air Cambodia as its English name. It is headquartered in Phnom Penh and runs a dual hub at Techo International Airport and Siem Reap Angkor International Airport.
Public material gives IATA code K6, ICAO code KHV and radio call sign CAMBODIA AIR; no air waybill prefix or settlement code could be cross-checked in public sources. The main base code is KTI and the second hub code is SAI. Check current codes and settlement details with the carrier or an authorised agent before booking.
Public material lists routes from Phnom Penh to Zhengzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning and Fuzhou, a China headquarters in Zhengzhou and sales offices in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Shippers can deal with the China offices directly or ask Goodhope Freight to coordinate space and declaration.
Public material shows no freighter operation; freight moves mainly in passenger bellies, with a single Airbus A320 able to take 2,000 to 3,000 kg loose or in ULDs. Cargo beyond the belly door dimensions or the piece weight limit cannot be loaded, so dimensions and weights must be submitted in advance for carrier review.
Phnom Penh arrivals use Techo International Airport (KTI) and Siem Reap arrivals use Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI). Cargo for Phnom Penh and its industrial zones should arrive at Phnom Penh, cargo for Siem Reap and the Angkor area at Siem Reap; inland distribution between the two is mainly by road, with domestic flights also available.
Belly capacity moves with load factors and the season, and space is tighter around holidays and the tourist high season. Bulk cargo should be requested ahead of the shipping plan with an alternative sector held in reserve; time-critical lots can combine a nonstop sector with transit through a regional hub, subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited is based in Shenzhen and handles international air freight from China to Southeast Asia and major markets worldwide. It designs air freight plans for Cambodia and ASEAN destinations, departing from major Chinese airports on belly capacity nonstop to Techo International Airport or Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, with destination clearance and distribution within Cambodia, covering enquiry, declaration, air carriage, clearance and delivery. Plans and rates are available on request.
Disclaimer:Prepared by Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited (Goodhope Freight). Airline names, codes, trademarks and brand marks mentioned here belong to their respective owners. We are an independent international freight forwarder and have no affiliation, agency or investment relationship with this airline. The information is compiled from public sources for reference only and does not form a contract of carriage or a service commitment. Space, rates and schedules are subject to actual confirmation by the carrier or its authorized agent on the day of booking.