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MOL to PBU: distance & flight time
Molde (Molde Airport) → Putao (Putao Airport)
4,559 mi
7,337 km · 3,962 nm
9h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
4,559 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 24m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MOL — Molde Airport · Molde, Norway
- 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 MOL
- KSU · Kristiansund Airport (Kvernberget)31 mi away
- AES · Ålesund Airport38 mi away
- HOV · Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden54 mi away
- SDN · Sandane Airport (Anda)73 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 MOL from PBU?
The flight distance from Molde (MOL) to Putao (PBU) is 4,559 miles (7,337 km, 3,962 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MOL to PBU?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 24m 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 MOL to PBU?
Nonstop service on MOL–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 9h 24m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Molde and Putao?
Putao is 4.5 hours ahead of Molde.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MOL to PBU?
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Why are some MOL to PBU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MOL–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.