CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,906 km
1,806 miles
PBU
Putao
Myanmar
Distance
2,906 km
1,806 mi / 1,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
37°
northeast

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CMB PBU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Putao Airport
IATA Code CMB PBU
ICAO Code VCBI VYPT
City Colombo Putao
Country Sri Lanka Myanmar
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 30 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 27.330000, 97.430000

Colombo (CMB) to Putao (PBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar is 2,906 kilometers (1,806 miles / 1,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:37 in Colombo, it's 17:37 in Putao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,470 feet between the two airports. Putao Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Putao (PBU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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