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KCT to PBU: distance & flight time
Koggala (Koggala Airport) → Putao (Putao Airport)
1,854 mi
2,983 km · 1,611 nm
4h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,854 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 6m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KCT — Koggala Airport · Koggala, Sri Lanka
- 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 KCT
- HRI · Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport59 mi away
- RML · Colombo Ratmalana Airport65 mi away
- WRZ · Weerawila Airport65 mi away
- CMB · Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport87 mi away
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 KCT from PBU?
The flight distance from Koggala (KCT) to Putao (PBU) is 1,854 miles (2,983 km, 1,611 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KCT to PBU?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 6m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KCT to PBU?
Nonstop service on KCT–PBU depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 6m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Koggala and Putao?
Putao is 1 hour ahead of Koggala.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KCT to PBU?
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Why are some KCT to PBU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KCT–PBU tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.