(VOV) - Cambodia Angkor Air (CA Air) on Sunday inaugurated its first non-stop flight route between Phnom Penh and Hanoi. An Airbus 321 commercial passenger jet will make the 1,000km journey between the two capitals in about one hour. The direct flight will help boost social and economic relations between the two countries. Flights between Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Ho Chi Minh City are increasing in frequency.

The first non-stop flight route between Phnom Penh and Hanoi launched by Cambodia Angkor Air (Photo: vietnamplus)

The Phnom Penh-based airline, a 51/49 joint venture between the Cambodian Government and Vietnam Airlines was founded in July, 2009.