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PBU to LCY: distance & flight time
Putao (Putao Airport) → London (London City Airport)
5,060 mi
8,144 km · 4,397 nm
10h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,060 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 23m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PBU — Putao Airport · Putao, Burma
- LCY — London City Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near PBU
- TEI · Tezu Airport90 mi away
- MYT · Myitkyina Airport135 mi away
- IXT · Pasighat Airport138 mi away
- KHM · Kanti Airport142 mi away
Near LCY
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport22 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport12 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PBU from LCY?
The flight distance from Putao (PBU) to London (LCY) is 5,060 miles (8,144 km, 4,397 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PBU to LCY?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 23m 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 PBU to LCY?
Nonstop service on PBU–LCY 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 10h 23m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Putao and London?
London is 6.5 hours behind Putao.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PBU to LCY?
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Why are some PBU to LCY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PBU–LCY 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.