Haiphong to Sittwe flights
Sittwe lies 1,437 km (893 mi) west of Haiphong, -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 36 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.
| Haiphong | Sittwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Myanmar |
| Population | 2.6 million | 177,743 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | HPH, 7 km out | AKY, 3 km out |
Clocks in Sittwe are 30 min behind Haiphong right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands only 2 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sittwe
Crossing from Vietnam into Myanmar: money changes from the Dong 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 Haiphong
Haiphong is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Noi Bai International Airport (HAN, 99 km), Van Don International Airport (VDO, 81 km).
Arriving in Sittwe
Sittwe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sittwe Airport (AKY), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sittwe Airport (regional) | AKY | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,001 ft | 27 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sittwe from Haiphong?
1,437 km (893 mi) in a straight line, west of Haiphong.
How long does it take to get from Haiphong to Sittwe by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Haiphong and Sittwe?
Sittwe is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Asia/Bangkok).
Which airports are used for Haiphong to Sittwe flights?
Typically Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Sittwe Airport (AKY).
What currency do I need in Sittwe?
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.