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PBU to KUL: distance & flight time

Putao (Putao Airport) → Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport)

1,722 mi
2,771 km · 1,496 nm
3h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1.5h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details

1,722 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 51m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is PBU from KUL?

The flight distance from Putao (PBU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 1,722 miles (2,771 km, 1,496 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from PBU to KUL?

A nonstop flight takes about 3h 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 Putao and Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is 1.5 hours ahead of Putao.

What is the cheapest way to fly from PBU to KUL?

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