Varanasi to Sittwe flights
Sittwe lies 1,165 km (724 mi) south-east of Varanasi, +1 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.
| Varanasi | Sittwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Myanmar |
| Population | 1.2 million | 177,743 |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | VNS, 21 km out | AKY, 3 km out |
Clocks in Sittwe are 1 h ahead of Varanasi right now, so a 2 h 15 min journey lands 3 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sittwe
Crossing from India into Myanmar: money changes from the Rupee 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 Varanasi
Varanasi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,006 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sittwe Airport (regional) | AKY | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,001 ft | 27 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sittwe from Varanasi?
1,165 km (724 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Varanasi.
How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Sittwe 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 Varanasi and Sittwe?
Sittwe is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Varanasi to Sittwe flights?
Typically Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Sittwe Airport (AKY).
What currency do I need in Sittwe?
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.