Medan to Dawei flights
Dawei lies 1,169 km (726 mi) north of Medan, -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 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.
| Medan | Dawei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Myanmar |
| Population | 2.5 million | 136,783 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | KNO, 23 km out | TVY, 3 km out |
Clocks in Dawei are 30 min behind Medan right now, so a 2 h 15 min journey lands only 1 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dawei
Crossing from Indonesia into Myanmar: money changes from the Rupiah 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 Medan
Medan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Alas Leuser Airport (LSR, 92 km).
Arriving in Dawei
Dawei is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dawei Airport (TVY), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 12,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawei Airport (regional) | TVY | 3 km (2 mi) | 12,013 ft | 84 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dawei from Medan?
1,169 km (726 mi) in a straight line, north of Medan.
How long does it take to get from Medan to Dawei by air?
About 2 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 Medan and Dawei?
Dawei is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Asia/Jakarta).
Which airports are used for Medan to Dawei flights?
Typically Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Dawei Airport (TVY).
What currency do I need in Dawei?
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.