Yangon to Nyingchi flights
Nyingchi lies 1,440 km (895 mi) north of Yangon, +1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 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 | Nyingchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | China |
| Population | 4.5 million | 200,000 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 2,970 m (9,744 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | LZY, 38 km out |
Clocks in Nyingchi are 1 h 30 min ahead of Yangon right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 4 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nyingchi
Crossing from Myanmar into China: money changes from the Kyat to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
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 Nyingchi
Nyingchi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyingchi Mainling Airport (regional) | LZY | 38 km (24 mi) | 9,843 ft | 9,675 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nyingchi from Yangon?
1,440 km (895 mi) in a straight line, north of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Nyingchi by air?
About 2 h 36 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 Nyingchi?
Nyingchi is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Yangon to Nyingchi flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY).
What currency do I need in Nyingchi?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.