ORD
Chicago
United States
12,289 km
7,636 miles
PBU
Putao
Myanmar
Distance
12,289 km
7,636 mi / 6,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

ORD PBU
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Putao Airport
IATA Code ORD PBU
ICAO Code KORD VYPT
City Chicago Putao
Country United States Myanmar
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Yangon
Elevation 680 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 27.330000, 97.430000

Chicago (ORD) to Putao (PBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar is 12,289 kilometers (7,636 miles / 6,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 03:16 in Chicago, it's 15:46 in Putao. With a 12.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Putao (PBU) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Putao Airport (PBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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