Kengtung Airport
Kengtung · MyanmarICAO VYKG
Kengtung Airport (KET) is an airport serving Kengtung, Myanmar, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 21° 18' 5.8" N, 99° 38' 9.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,798 feet (853 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 KET
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGN | Yangon, Burma | 379 mi | 1h 13m | short-haul | 156 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KET
1 active airline serving Kengtung 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 Kengtung Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachileik Airport | THL | Tachilek | Burma | 96 km |
| Chiang Rai International Airport | CEI | Chiang Rai | Thailand | 152 km |
| Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport | JHG | Jinghonggasa | China | 138 km |
| Ban Huoeisay Airport | HOE | Huay Xai | Laos | 143 km |
| Luang Namtha Airport | LXG | Luang Namtha | Laos | 187 km |
| Pu'er Simao Airport | SYM | Simao | China | 214 km |
| Lintsang Airfield | LNJ | Lincang | China | 273 km |
| Oudomsay Airport | ODY | Muang Xay | Laos | 255 km |
Other Airports in Myanmar
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 21° 18' 5.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 99° 38' 9.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 21.301600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 99.636002
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Rangoon
- UTC Offset
- GMT+6:30
- Current Local Time
- 03:34 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,798 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 853 m
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