ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,852 km
6,743 miles
PBU
Putao
Myanmar
Distance
10,852 km
6,743 mi / 5,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
61°
east northeast

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ABJ PBU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Putao Airport
IATA Code ABJ PBU
ICAO Code DIAP VYPT
City Abidjan Putao
Country Ivory Coast Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Yangon
Elevation 21 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 27.330000, 97.430000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Putao (PBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar is 10,852 kilometers (6,743 miles / 5,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:45 in Abidjan, it's 21:15 in Putao. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,479 feet between the two airports. Putao Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Putao (PBU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Putao Airport (PBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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