LIM
Lima
Peru
17,803 km
11,062 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
17,803 km
11,062 mi / 9,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Lima
Heading
37°
northeast

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LIM PBH
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code LIM PBH
ICAO Code SPJC VQPR
City Lima Paro
Country Peru Bhutan
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 113 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 27.400000, 89.420000

Lima (LIM) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 17,803 kilometers (11,062 miles / 9,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Peru with Bhutan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Lima, it's 13:46 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 7,219 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 318° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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