Yangon to Bueng Kum flights
Bueng Kum lies 589 km (366 mi) south-east of Yangon, +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 30 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.
| Yangon | Bueng Kum | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Thailand |
| Population | 4.5 million | 145,830 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | BKK, 14 km out |
Clocks in Bueng Kum are 30 min ahead of Yangon right now, so a 1 h 30 min journey lands 2 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bueng Kum
Crossing from Myanmar into Thailand: money changes from the Kyat to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Bueng Kum
Bueng Kum is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, 16 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | BKK | 14 km (9 mi) | 13,123 ft | 5 ft |
| Don Mueang International Airport | DMK | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,139 ft | 9 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bueng Kum from Yangon?
589 km (366 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Bueng Kum by air?
About 1 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yangon and Bueng Kum?
Bueng Kum is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Yangon to Bueng Kum flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK); Bueng Kum also has DMK.
What currency do I need in Bueng Kum?
The Baht (THB).
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.