Sittwe to Kathmandu flights
Kathmandu lies 1,139 km (708 mi) north-west of Sittwe, -0.8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 13 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 | Kathmandu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Nepal |
| Population | 177,743 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Nearest large airport | AKY, 3 km out | KTM, 4 km out |
Clocks in Kathmandu are 45 min behind Sittwe right now, so a 2 h 13 min journey lands only 1 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kathmandu
Crossing from Myanmar into Nepal: money changes from the Kyat to the Rupee (NPR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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 Kathmandu
Kathmandu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribhuvan International Airport | KTM | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,991 ft | 4,390 ft |
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Staying in Kathmandu
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Common questions
How far is Kathmandu from Sittwe?
1,139 km (708 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sittwe.
How long does it take to get from Sittwe to Kathmandu by air?
About 2 h 13 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 Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 45 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Sittwe to Kathmandu flights?
Typically Sittwe Airport (AKY) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What currency do I need in Kathmandu?
The Rupee (NPR).
Where can I stay in Kathmandu?
Our booking partner lists 1,243+ places to stay in Kathmandu, 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.