KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,885 km
4,900 miles
PBU
Putao
Myanmar
Distance
7,885 km
4,900 mi / 4,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL PBU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Putao Airport
IATA Code KGL PBU
ICAO Code HRYR VYPT
City Kigali Putao
Country Rwanda Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Yangon
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 27.330000, 97.430000

Kigali (KGL) to Putao (PBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar is 7,885 kilometers (4,900 miles / 4,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Rwanda 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 12:08 in Kigali, it's 16:38 in Putao. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,359 feet between the two airports. Putao Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Putao (PBU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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