Distance From Putao Airport to Melbourne International Airport, PBU - MEL Distance

The distance from Putao Airport (PBU) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 5441 miles or 8756 kilometers or 4725 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Putao ( Myanmar ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Putao and Melbourne takes around 12 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Putao Airport, Putao, Myanmar to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 12 hours 30 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PBU - MEL

Kilometers		8756 km
Statute Miles		5441 miles
Nautical Miles		4725 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 30 minutes

Putao Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - PBU to MEL Flight Path

Location of Putao Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Putao to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Putao, Myanmar and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Putao, Myanmar and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PBU - MEL

Time difference between Putao (Myanmar) and Melbourne (Australia) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Melbourne time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Putao.

Location	Local Time
Putao (Myanmar)	2025-12-15, 18:01:55 +0630
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-15, 22:31:55 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Putao Airport (PBU / VYPT) Putao, Myanmar

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia