Why go
- Capital city of Kachin State, Myanmar.
- Served by Myitkyina Airport (MYT).
History
Myitkyina is the capital city of Kachin State in Myanmar (Burma), located 1,480 kilometers (920 mi) from Yangon, and 785 kilometers (488 mi) from Mandalay. In Burmese it means "near the big river", and Myitkyina is on the west bank of the Ayeyarwady River, just 40 kilometers (25 mi) downstream from Myit-son of its two headstreams. It is the northernmost river port and railway terminus in Myanmar. The city is served by Myitkyina Airport.
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where to stay
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Myitkyina Airport (MYT); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MYT has direct flights to 3 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Mandalay, Putao, Yangon).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Myitkyina, Myanmar. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.