Nay Pyi Taw to Yangon flights
Yangon lies 327 km (203 mi) south of Nay Pyi Taw, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 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.
| Nay Pyi Taw | Yangon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Myanmar |
| Population | 925,000 | 4.5 million |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | NYT, 15 km out | RGN, 12 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Nay Pyi Taw
Nay Pyi Taw is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nay Pyi Taw International Airport (NYT), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body 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 Nay Pyi Taw?
327 km (203 mi) in a straight line, south of Nay Pyi Taw.
How long does it take to get from Nay Pyi Taw to Yangon by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon?
No, both are on Asia/Yangon at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nay Pyi Taw to Yangon flights?
Typically Nay Pyi Taw International Airport (NYT) to Yangon International Airport (RGN).
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 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.