Sittwe to Haiphong flights
Haiphong lies 1,437 km (893 mi) east of Sittwe, +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 36 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.
| Sittwe | Haiphong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Vietnam |
| Population | 177,743 | 2.6 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | AKY, 3 km out | HPH, 7 km out |
Clocks in Haiphong are 30 min ahead of Sittwe right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 3 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Haiphong
Crossing from Myanmar into Vietnam: money changes from the Kyat to the Dong (VND); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Haiphong
Haiphong is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Noi Bai International Airport (HAN, 99 km), Van Don International Airport (VDO, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Bi International Airport | HPH | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,007 ft | 6 ft |
| Noi Bai International Airport | HAN | 99 km (62 mi) | 12,466 ft | 39 ft |
| Van Don International Airport (regional) | VDO | 81 km (50 mi) | 11,811 ft | 24 ft |
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Staying in Haiphong
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Haiphong. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1).
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Common questions
How far is Haiphong from Sittwe?
1,437 km (893 mi) in a straight line, east of Sittwe.
How long does it take to get from Sittwe to Haiphong by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sittwe and Haiphong?
Haiphong is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Sittwe to Haiphong flights?
Typically Sittwe Airport (AKY) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH); Haiphong also has HAN, VDO.
What currency do I need in Haiphong?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Haiphong?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Haiphong, 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.