PBU
Putao
Myanmar
2,398 km
1,490 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
2,398 km
1,490 mi / 1,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
74°
east northeast

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PBU PVG
Airport Name Putao Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PBU PVG
ICAO Code VYPT ZSPD
City Putao Shanghai
Country Myanmar China
Timezone Asia/Yangon Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,500 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 27.330000, 97.430000 31.140000, 121.810000

Putao (PBU) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 2,398 kilometers (1,490 miles / 1,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:23 in Putao, it's 22:53 in Shanghai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,487 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Putao Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Putao (PBU) follows a heading of 266° (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 Putao Airport (PBU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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