KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,191 km
740 miles
PBU
Putao
Myanmar
Distance
1,191 km
740 mi / 643 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
89°
east

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KTM PBU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Putao Airport
IATA Code KTM PBU
ICAO Code VNKT VYPT
City Kathmandu Putao
Country Nepal Myanmar
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Yangon
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 27.330000, 97.430000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Putao (PBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar is 1,191 kilometers (740 miles / 643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Kathmandu, it's 17:39 in Putao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,890 feet between the two airports. Putao Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Putao (PBU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 275° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Putao Airport (PBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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