CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,601 km
3,481 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
5,601 km
3,481 mi / 3,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
78°
east northeast

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CAI PBH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code CAI PBH
ICAO Code HECA VQPR
City Cairo Paro
Country Egypt Bhutan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 382 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 27.400000, 89.420000

Cairo (CAI) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 5,601 kilometers (3,481 miles / 3,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Bhutan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:36 in Cairo, it's 13:36 in Paro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,950 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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