Ipoh to Yangon flights
Yangon lies 1,461 km (908 mi) north of Ipoh, -1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 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.
| Ipoh | Yangon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Myanmar |
| Population | 759,952 | 4.5 million |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | IPH, 2 km out | RGN, 12 km out |
Clocks in Yangon are 1 h 30 min behind Ipoh right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands only 1 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yangon
Crossing from Malaysia into Myanmar: money changes from the Ringgit 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 Ipoh
Ipoh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,900 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Yangon
Yangon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yangon International Airport (RGN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangon International Airport | RGN | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,200 ft | 109 ft |
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Staying in Yangon
Our booking partner lists 262 places to stay in Yangon. Of the 260 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (173), and 17 are five-star. Across 63 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 10,003 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yangon from Ipoh?
1,461 km (908 mi) in a straight line, north of Ipoh.
How long does it take to get from Ipoh to Yangon by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ipoh and Yangon?
Yangon is 1 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Ipoh to Yangon flights?
Typically Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) to Yangon International Airport (RGN).
What currency do I need in Yangon?
The Kyat (MMK).
Where can I stay in Yangon?
Our booking partner lists 262 places to stay in Yangon, bookable on this site.
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.