KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
2,771 km
1,722 miles
PBU
Putao
Myanmar
Distance
2,771 km
1,722 mi / 1,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

KUL PBU
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Putao Airport
IATA Code KUL PBU
ICAO Code WMKK VYPT
City Kuala Lumpur Putao
Country Malaysia Myanmar
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Yangon
Elevation 69 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 27.330000, 97.430000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Putao (PBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar is 2,771 kilometers (1,722 miles / 1,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Malaysia with Myanmar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:08 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 16:38 in Putao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,431 feet between the two airports. Putao Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Putao (PBU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 170° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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