PBU
Putao
Myanmar
12,579 km
7,816 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
12,579 km
7,816 mi / 6,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PBU PHX
Airport Name Putao Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code PBU PHX
ICAO Code VYPT KPHX
City Putao Phoenix
Country Myanmar United States
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,500 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 27.330000, 97.430000 33.430000, -112.010000

Putao (PBU) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 12,579 kilometers (7,816 miles / 6,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Myanmar with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:16 in Putao, it's 04:46 in Phoenix. With a 13.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Putao (PBU) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Putao Airport (PBU) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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