EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,152 km
5,065 miles
PBU
Putao
Myanmar
Distance
8,152 km
5,065 mi / 4,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Europe/London
Heading
66°
east northeast

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EDI PBU
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Putao Airport
IATA Code EDI PBU
ICAO Code EGPH VYPT
City Edinburgh Putao
Country United Kingdom Myanmar
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Yangon
Elevation 135 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 27.330000, 97.430000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Putao (PBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar is 8,152 kilometers (5,065 miles / 4,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 13:10 in Edinburgh, it's 19:40 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 1,365 feet between the two airports. Putao Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Putao (PBU) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 325° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Putao Airport (PBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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