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KCZ to PBU: distance & flight time
Kochi (Kōchi Ryōma Airport) → Putao (Putao Airport)
2,190 mi
3,524 km · 1,903 nm
4h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,190 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 46m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KCZ — Kōchi Ryōma Airport · Kochi, Japan
- 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 KCZ
- TAK · Takamatsu Airport50 mi away
- MYJ · Matsuyama Airport59 mi away
- TKS · Tokushima Airport/JMSDF Air Base67 mi away
- HIJ · Hiroshima Airport75 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 KCZ from PBU?
The flight distance from Kochi (KCZ) to Putao (PBU) is 2,190 miles (3,524 km, 1,903 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KCZ to PBU?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 46m 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 KCZ to PBU?
Nonstop service on KCZ–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 46m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kochi and Putao?
Putao is 2.5 hours behind Kochi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KCZ to PBU?
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Why are some KCZ to PBU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KCZ–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.