PBU
Putao
Myanmar
16,957 km
10,537 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,957 km
10,537 mi / 9,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
351°
north

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Airport Comparison

PBU UIO
Airport Name Putao Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PBU UIO
ICAO Code VYPT SEQM
City Putao Quito
Country Myanmar Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,500 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 27.330000, 97.430000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Putao (PBU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,957 kilometers (10,537 miles / 9,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:25 in Putao, it's 02:55 in Quito. With a 11.5-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 7,700 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Putao Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Putao (PBU) follows a heading of 8° (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 Putao Airport (PBU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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