Kolkata to Sittwe flights
Sittwe lies 541 km (336 mi) south-east of Kolkata, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 27 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.
| Kolkata | Sittwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Myanmar |
| Population | 4.6 million | 177,743 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | CCU, 13 km out | AKY, 3 km out |
Clocks in Sittwe are 1 h ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 1 h 27 min journey lands 2 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sittwe
Crossing from India into Myanmar: money changes from the Rupee 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 Kolkata
Kolkata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,919-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Kolkata?
541 km (336 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kolkata.
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Sittwe by air?
About 1 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Sittwe?
Sittwe is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Kolkata to Sittwe flights?
Typically Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) 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 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.