Batam to Myeik flights
Myeik lies 1,391 km (864 mi) north-west of Batam, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Batam | Myeik | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Myanmar |
| Population | 1.3 million | 173,298 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | BTH, 11 km out | MGZ, 2 km out |
Clocks in Myeik are 30 min behind Batam right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands only 2 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Myeik
Crossing from Indonesia into Myanmar: money changes from the Rupiah to the Kyat (MMK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +95; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876.
Airports at each end
Leaving Batam
Batam is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,218-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, 23 km), Senai International Airport (JHB, 67 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 34 km), Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ, 62 km).
Arriving in Myeik
Myeik is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Myeik Airport (MGZ), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,795 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myeik Airport (regional) | MGZ | 2 km (1 mi) | 8,795 ft | 75 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Myeik from Batam?
1,391 km (864 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Batam.
How long does it take to get from Batam to Myeik by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Batam and Myeik?
Myeik is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Asia/Jakarta).
Which airports are used for Batam to Myeik flights?
Typically Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Myeik Airport (MGZ).
What currency do I need in Myeik?
The Kyat (MMK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.