BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
1,926 km
1,197 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
1,926 km
1,197 mi / 1,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
324°
northwest

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BKK PBH
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code BKK PBH
ICAO Code VTBS VQPR
City Bangkok Paro
Country Thailand Bhutan
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 5 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 27.400000, 89.420000

Bangkok (BKK) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 1,926 kilometers (1,197 miles / 1,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Bhutan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:49 in Bangkok, it's 01:49 in Paro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,327 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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