MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,973 km
7,440 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
11,973 km
7,440 mi / 6,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Chicago
Heading
358°
north

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MSP PBH
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code MSP PBH
ICAO Code KMSP VQPR
City Minneapolis Paro
Country United States Bhutan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 842 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 27.400000, 89.420000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 11,973 kilometers (7,440 miles / 6,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 00:01 in Minneapolis, it's 12:01 in Paro. With a 12-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 6,490 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 2° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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