AKY

Sittwe Airport

Sittwe · MyanmarICAO VYSW

Sittwe Airport (AKY) is an airport serving Sittwe, Myanmar, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 20° 7' 57.7" N, 92° 52' 21.3" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 27 feet (8 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Rangoon (GMT+6:30).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

27/ 8m

Asia/Rangoon

GMT+6:30

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Airport Details

IATA Code

AKY

ICAO Code

VYSW

City

Sittwe

Country

Myanmar

Elevation

27 ft

Local Time

12:57 AM (GMT+6:30)

Coordinates

Latitude:20.1327°

Longitude:92.8726°

Popular Routes from AKY

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
RGN	Yangon, Burma	308 mi	1h 5m	short-haul	126 kg	View
SNW	Thandwe, Burma	148 mi	0h 47m	short-haul	61 kg	View

Airlines Operating at AKY

2 active airlines serving Sittwe Airport.

Air Bagan

W9Myanmar

Air Mandalay

6TBurma

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Sittwe Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Kyaukpyu Airport	KYP	Kyaukpyu	Burma	105 km
Cox's Bazar Airport	CXB	Cox's Bazar	Bangladesh	174 km
Thandwe Airport	SNW	Thandwe	Burma	238 km
Bagan Airport	NYU	Bagan	Burma	244 km
Shah Amanat International Airport	CGP	Chittagong	Bangladesh	259 km
Naypyidaw Airport	NYT	Naypyidaw	Burma	353 km
Lengpui Airport	AJL	Aizwal	India	411 km
Heho Airport	HEH	Heho	Burma	415 km

Other Airports in Myanmar

Mandalay International Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 20° 7' 57.7" N
Longitude (DMS): 92° 52' 21.3" E
Latitude (Decimal): 20.132700
Longitude (Decimal): 92.872597
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Asia/Rangoon
UTC Offset: GMT+6:30
Current Local Time: 12:57 AM
Elevation (ft): 27 ft
Elevation (m): 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Sittwe Airport?

The IATA code for Sittwe Airport is AKY, and its ICAO code is VYSW. The airport is located in Sittwe, Myanmar.

How many destinations can you fly to from AKY?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Sittwe Airport (AKY) in Sittwe, Myanmar.

What airlines fly from AKY?

There are 2 airlines operating from AKY, including Air Bagan, Air Mandalay.

What timezone is Sittwe Airport in?

Sittwe Airport is in the Asia/Rangoon timezone (GMT+6:30). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Sittwe Airport?

Sittwe Airport sits at an elevation of 27 feet (8 meters) above sea level.

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