PBH
Paro
Bhutan
2,577 km
1,601 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
2,577 km
1,601 mi / 1,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Thimphu
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PBH SGN
Airport Name Paro Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PBH SGN
ICAO Code VQPR VVTS
City Paro Ho Chi Minh City
Country Bhutan Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Thimphu Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 7,332 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 27.400000, 89.420000 10.820000, 106.650000

Paro (PBH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 2,577 kilometers (1,601 miles / 1,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:12 in Paro, it's 06:12 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,299 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat 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 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Paro (PBH) 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 Paro Airport (PBH) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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