Yangon to Lashio flights
Lashio lies 702 km (436 mi) north of Yangon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 39 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 | Lashio | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Myanmar |
| Population | 4.5 million | 131,000 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 845 m (2,772 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | LSH, 5 km out |
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 Lashio
Lashio is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lashio Airport (LSH), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,285 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lashio Airport (regional) | LSH | 5 km (3 mi) | 5,285 ft | 2,450 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lashio from Yangon?
702 km (436 mi) in a straight line, north of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Lashio by air?
About 1 h 39 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 Lashio?
No, both are on Asia/Yangon at the moment.
Which airports are used for Yangon to Lashio flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Lashio Airport (LSH).
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.