PBH
Paro
Bhutan
3,158 km
1,962 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
3,158 km
1,962 mi / 1,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Thimphu
Heading
75°
east northeast

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PBH PVG
Airport Name Paro Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PBH PVG
ICAO Code VQPR ZSPD
City Paro Shanghai
Country Bhutan China
Timezone Asia/Thimphu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,332 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 27.400000, 89.420000 31.140000, 121.810000

Paro (PBH) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 3,158 kilometers (1,962 miles / 1,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Bhutan with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:07 in Paro, it's 22:07 in Shanghai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,319 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Paro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Paro (PBH) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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