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LHR to PBU: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Putao (Putao Airport)
5,082 mi
8,178 km · 4,416 nm
10h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,082 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 26m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 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 LHR from PBU?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Putao (PBU) is 5,082 miles (8,178 km, 4,416 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to PBU?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 26m 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 London and Putao?
Putao is 5.5 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to PBU?
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