Lagos to Sittwe flights
Sittwe lies 9,709 km (6,033 mi) east of Lagos, +5.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 12 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.
| Lagos | Sittwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Myanmar |
| Population | 15.4 million | 177,743 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | AKY, 3 km out |
Clocks in Sittwe are 5 h 30 min ahead of Lagos right now, so a 13 h 12 min journey lands 18 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sittwe
Crossing from Nigeria into Myanmar: money changes from the Naira 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 Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-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 |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 9,709 km (6,033 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Sittwe from Lagos?
9,709 km (6,033 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Sittwe by air?
About 13 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Sittwe?
Sittwe is 5 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Sittwe flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) 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.