BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
1,556 km
967 miles
PBU
Putao
Myanmar
Distance
1,556 km
967 mi / 840 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK PBU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Putao Airport
IATA Code BKK PBU
ICAO Code VTBS VYPT
City Bangkok Putao
Country Thailand Myanmar
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Yangon
Elevation 5 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 27.330000, 97.430000

Bangkok (BKK) to Putao (PBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar is 1,556 kilometers (967 miles / 840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Myanmar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Bangkok, it's 18:47 in Putao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,495 feet between the two airports. Putao Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Putao (PBU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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