Kawthoung Airport
Kawthoung · MyanmarICAO VYKT
Kawthoung Airport (KAW) is an airport serving Kawthoung, Myanmar, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 10° 2' 57.5" N, 98° 32' 16.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Rangoon (GMT+6:30).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from KAW
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGZ | Myeik, Burma | 164 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 68 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KAW
1 active airline serving Kawthoung Airport.
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 Kawthoung Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranong Airport | UNN | Ranong | Thailand | 30 km |
| Chumphon Airport | CJM | Chumphon | Thailand | 116 km |
| Surat Thani Airport | URT | Surat Thani | Thailand | 121 km |
| Samui Airport | USM | Ko Samui | Thailand | 176 km |
| Phuket International Airport | HKT | Phuket | Thailand | 216 km |
| Krabi Airport | KBV | Krabi | Thailand | 221 km |
| Myeik Airport | MGZ | Myeik | Burma | 265 km |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport | NST | Nakhon Si Thammarat | Thailand | 228 km |
Other Airports in Myanmar
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 10° 2' 57.5" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 98° 32' 16.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 10.049300
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 98.538002
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Rangoon
- UTC Offset
- GMT+6:30
- Current Local Time
- 01:07 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 180 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 55 m
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