DTW
Detroit
United States
12,239 km
7,605 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
12,239 km
7,605 mi / 6,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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DTW PBH
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code DTW PBH
ICAO Code KDTW VQPR
City Detroit Paro
Country United States Bhutan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 645 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 27.400000, 89.420000

Detroit (DTW) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 12,239 kilometers (7,605 miles / 6,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 03:02 in Detroit, it's 14:02 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 6,687 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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