Foshan to Dawei flights
Dawei lies 1,860 km (1,156 mi) south-west of Foshan, -1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 8 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.
| Foshan | Dawei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Myanmar |
| Population | 9 million | 136,783 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 44 km out | TVY, 3 km out |
Clocks in Dawei are 1 h 30 min behind Foshan right now, so a 3 h 8 min journey lands only 1 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dawei
Crossing from China into Myanmar: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Kyat (MMK); 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 Foshan
Foshan is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 81 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 9 km).
Arriving in Dawei
Dawei is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dawei Airport (TVY), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 12,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawei Airport (regional) | TVY | 3 km (2 mi) | 12,013 ft | 84 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dawei from Foshan?
1,860 km (1,156 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Foshan.
How long does it take to get from Foshan to Dawei by air?
About 3 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Foshan and Dawei?
Dawei is 1 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Foshan to Dawei flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Dawei Airport (TVY).
What currency do I need in Dawei?
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.