IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,331 km
3,934 miles
PBU
Putao
Myanmar
Distance
6,331 km
3,934 mi / 3,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

IST PBU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Putao Airport
IATA Code IST PBU
ICAO Code LTFM VYPT
City Istanbul Putao
Country Turkey Myanmar
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Yangon
Elevation 325 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 27.330000, 97.430000

Istanbul (IST) to Putao (PBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar is 6,331 kilometers (3,934 miles / 3,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:54 in Istanbul, it's 18:24 in Putao. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,175 feet between the two airports. Putao Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Putao (PBU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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