AKY
Sittwe
Myanmar
13,121 km
8,153 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
13,121 km
8,153 mi / 7,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

AKY EWR
Airport Name Sittwe Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code AKY EWR
ICAO Code VYSW KEWR
City Sittwe Newark
Country Myanmar United States
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/New_York
Elevation 27 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 20.130000, 92.870000 40.690000, -74.170000

Sittwe (AKY) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sittwe Airport (AKY) in Sittwe, Myanmar to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 13,121 kilometers (8,153 miles / 7,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Myanmar with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Sittwe, it's 13:53 in Newark. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Newark (EWR) to Sittwe (AKY) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sittwe Airport (AKY) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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