Chiang Mai to Yangon (CNX–RGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CNX–RGN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Myanmar Airways International leads the route. The flight covers 226 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8M Myanmar Airways International | 14 | 319, AT7 | 1h-1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Yangon from Chiang Mai
| Metric | CNX→RGN | THL→RGN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CNX | – | 134 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
CNX: +07 · RGN: +0630
When it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Mai, it's 5.5:00 PM in Yangon.
Thai passport holders enter Myanmar visa-free for up to 14 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Entry is permitted at international airports (Yangon, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw) and designated Thai-Myanmar land border crossings including Mae Sot-Myawaddy and Mae Sai-Tachileik.
For stays beyond 14 days, apply for an eVisa through evisa.moip.gov.mm before departure. The tourist eVisa costs $50, is valid for 28 days, and takes about 3 working days to process. The eVisa is accepted at all three international airports and at overland checkpoints. A separate border pass system exists for day trips at certain crossings, allowing Thai nationals to visit border towns without a full entry stamp.
Direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Yangon (RGN) run about 1 hour 15 minutes on Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Myanmar Airways International, and Thai AirAsia. Bangkok to Mandalay (MDL) runs about 1 hour 45 minutes. Myanmar uses the Myanmar kyat (MMK), trading at roughly 60 MMK per THB 1. US dollars and Thai baht are accepted at some hotels and exchange counters, but local transactions require kyat. ATM availability has expanded in Yangon and Mandalay. Grab operates in Yangon for taxis.
CNX–RGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CNX to RGN
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Yangon International Airport (RGN) are connected by nonstop service from Myanmar Airways International. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CNX to RGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CNX to RGN ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 226 miles (364 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via HAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tachileik (THL).