Yangon to Lak Si flights
Lak Si lies 575 km (357 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 29 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 | Lak Si | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Thailand |
| Population | 4.5 million | 109,770 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | DMK, 4 km out |
Clocks in Lak Si are 30 min ahead of Yangon right now, so a 1 h 29 min journey lands 1 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lak Si
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 Lak Si
Lak Si is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, 29 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Mueang International Airport | DMK | 4 km (2 mi) | 12,139 ft | 9 ft |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | BKK | 29 km (18 mi) | 13,123 ft | 5 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lak Si from Yangon?
575 km (357 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Lak Si by air?
About 1 h 29 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 Lak Si?
Lak Si is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Yangon to Lak Si flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK); Lak Si also has BKK.
What currency do I need in Lak Si?
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.