Yangon to Savar flights
Savar lies 996 km (619 mi) north-west 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 2 h 2 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 | Savar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Bangladesh |
| Population | 4.5 million | 286,008 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | DAC, 15 km out |
Clocks in Savar are 30 min behind Yangon right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands only 1 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Savar
Crossing from Myanmar into Bangladesh: money changes from the Kyat to the Taka (BDT); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Type K; the dialling code becomes +880; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Savar
Savar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | DAC | 15 km (9 mi) | 11,500 ft | 30 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Savar from Yangon?
996 km (619 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Savar by air?
About 2 h 2 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 Savar?
Savar is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Yangon to Savar flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).
What currency do I need in Savar?
The Taka (BDT).
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.