CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,463 km
1,531 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
2,463 km
1,531 mi / 1,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB PBH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code CMB PBH
ICAO Code VCBI VQPR
City Colombo Paro
Country Sri Lanka Bhutan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 30 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 27.400000, 89.420000

Colombo (CMB) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 2,463 kilometers (1,531 miles / 1,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:02 in Colombo, it's 15:32 in Paro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,302 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 206° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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