Chattogram to Meiktila flights
Meiktila lies 447 km (278 mi) east of Chattogram, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 19 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.
| Chattogram | Meiktila | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Myanmar |
| Population | 3.9 million | 177,442 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | CGP, 10 km out | MDL, 93 km out |
Clocks in Meiktila are 30 min ahead of Chattogram right now, so a 1 h 19 min journey lands 1 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Meiktila
Crossing from Bangladesh into Myanmar: money changes from the Taka 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 Chattogram
Chattogram is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,646 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB, 99 km).
Arriving in Meiktila
Meiktila is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mandalay International Airport (MDL), 93 km (58 mi) from the centre, whose 14,003-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Heho Airport (HEH, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandalay International Airport | MDL | 93 km (58 mi) | 14,003 ft | 300 ft |
| Heho Airport (regional) | HEH | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,500 ft | 3,858 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Meiktila from Chattogram?
447 km (278 mi) in a straight line, east of Chattogram.
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Meiktila by air?
About 1 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattogram and Meiktila?
Meiktila is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Chattogram to Meiktila flights?
Typically Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL); Meiktila also has HEH.
What currency do I need in Meiktila?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.