LAX
Los Angeles
United States
12,225 km
7,597 miles
PBU
Putao
Myanmar
Distance
12,225 km
7,597 mi / 6,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
326°
north northwest

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LAX PBU
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Putao Airport
IATA Code LAX PBU
ICAO Code KLAX VYPT
City Los Angeles Putao
Country United States Myanmar
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Yangon
Elevation 128 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 27.330000, 97.430000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Putao (PBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar is 12,225 kilometers (7,597 miles / 6,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:15 in Los Angeles, it's 13:45 in Putao. With a 14.5-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 1,372 feet between the two airports. Putao Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Putao (PBU) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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