BOS
Boston
United States
12,003 km
7,458 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
12,003 km
7,458 mi / 6,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/New_York
Heading
18°
north northeast

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BOS PBH
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code BOS PBH
ICAO Code KBOS VQPR
City Boston Paro
Country United States Bhutan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 19 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 27.400000, 89.420000

Boston (BOS) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 12,003 kilometers (7,458 miles / 6,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Bhutan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:59 in Boston, it's 12:59 in Paro. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,313 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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