Mandalay to Sittwe flights
Sittwe lies 388 km (241 mi) south-west of Mandalay, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 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.
| Mandalay | Sittwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Myanmar |
| Population | 1.2 million | 177,743 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | MDL, 32 km out | AKY, 3 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Mandalay
Mandalay is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mandalay International Airport (MDL), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 14,003-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 Mandalay?
388 km (241 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Mandalay.
How long does it take to get from Mandalay to Sittwe by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mandalay and Sittwe?
No, both are on Asia/Yangon at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mandalay to Sittwe flights?
Typically Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Sittwe Airport (AKY).
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.