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IAD to PBU: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Putao (Putao Airport)
7,846 mi
12,627 km · 6,818 nm
15h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,846 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 51m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- PBU — Putao Airport · Putao, Burma
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near PBU
- TEI · Tezu Airport90 mi away
- MYT · Myitkyina Airport135 mi away
- IXT · Pasighat Airport138 mi away
- KHM · Kanti Airport142 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from PBU?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Putao (PBU) is 7,846 miles (12,627 km, 6,818 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to PBU?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Putao?
Putao is 10.5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to PBU?
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