Savar to Mandalay flights
Mandalay lies 633 km (393 mi) east of Savar, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 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.
| Savar | Mandalay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Myanmar |
| Population | 286,008 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | DAC, 15 km out | MDL, 32 km out |
Clocks in Mandalay are 30 min ahead of Savar right now, so a 1 h 34 min journey lands 2 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mandalay
Crossing from Bangladesh into Myanmar: money changes from the Taka 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 Savar
Savar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandalay International Airport | MDL | 32 km (20 mi) | 14,003 ft | 300 ft |
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Staying in Mandalay
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Mandalay. Of the 134 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (107), and 4 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 1,640 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mandalay from Savar?
633 km (393 mi) in a straight line, east of Savar.
How long does it take to get from Savar to Mandalay by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Savar and Mandalay?
Mandalay is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Savar to Mandalay flights?
Typically Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL).
What currency do I need in Mandalay?
The Kyat (MMK).
Where can I stay in Mandalay?
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Mandalay, 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 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.