LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,178 km
5,082 miles
PBU
Putao
Myanmar
Distance
8,178 km
5,082 mi / 4,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Europe/London
Heading
67°
east northeast

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LHR PBU
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Putao Airport
IATA Code LHR PBU
ICAO Code EGLL VYPT
City London Putao
Country United Kingdom Myanmar
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Yangon
Elevation 83 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 27.330000, 97.430000

London (LHR) to Putao (PBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar is 8,178 kilometers (5,082 miles / 4,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 United Kingdom with Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:36 in London, it's 22:06 in Putao. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,417 feet between the two airports. Putao Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Putao (PBU) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 320° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Putao Airport (PBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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