Kengtung Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kengtung, Myanmar (Burma). Its IATA code is KET and its ICAO code is VYKG. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,798 ft (853 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 7,815 ft (2,382 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Yangon time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KET
- ICAO code
- VYKG
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,798 ft (853 m)
- Coordinates
- 21.3016, 99.6360
- Time zone
- Asia/Yangon
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,815 ft · 2,382 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kengtung Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MOG Mong Hsat Airport | Mong Hsat, Myanmar (Burma) | 96 km · 60 mi |
| THL Tachileik Airport | Tachileik, Myanmar (Burma) | 96 km · 60 mi |
| BOR Bokeo International Airport | Ton Phueng, Laos | 122 km · 76 mi |
| JMJ Lancang Jingmai Airport | Pu'er (Lancang), China | 125 km · 78 mi |
| JHG Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport | Jinghong (Gasa), China | 138 km · 86 mi |
| CEI Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport | Chiang Rai, Thailand | 152 km · 94 mi |
| LXG Luang Namtha Airport | Luang Namtha, Laos | 187 km · 116 mi |
| SYM Pu'er Simao Airport | Pu'er, China | 215 km · 134 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KET. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 2,268 | 1,409 | 1,225 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,407 | 1,496 | 1,300 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,633 | 1,636 | 1,422 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,198 | 2,609 | 2,267 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,523 | 2,810 | 2,442 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,900 | 4,287 | 3,725 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,214 | 5,104 | 4,435 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,285 | 5,148 | 4,473 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,732 | 5,426 | 4,715 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,839 | 5,492 | 4,772 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,325 | 5,795 | 5,035 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,670 | 7,873 | 6,841 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,094 | 8,136 | 7,070 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,891 | 8,632 | 7,501 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,049 | 9,351 | 8,126 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,530 | 10,271 | 8,925 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kengtung Airport?
The IATA code of Kengtung Airport is KET and its ICAO code is VYKG.
Where is Kengtung Airport located?
Kengtung Airport is in Kengtung, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), at 21.3016, 99.6360.
What time zone is Kengtung Airport in?
Kengtung Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Yangon. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kengtung Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 7,815 ft (2,382 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kengtung Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Mong Hsat Airport (MOG), about 96 km (60 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.