PBU
Putao
Myanmar
11,014 km
6,844 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,014 km
6,844 mi / 5,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PBU WLG
Airport Name Putao Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PBU WLG
ICAO Code VYPT NZWN
City Putao Wellington
Country Myanmar New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Yangon Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,500 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 27.330000, 97.430000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Putao (PBU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,014 kilometers (6,844 miles / 5,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Putao, it's 23:24 in Wellington. 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 1,459 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Putao Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Putao (PBU) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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