CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
4,966 km
3,086 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
4,966 km
3,086 mi / 2,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CTS PBH
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code CTS PBH
ICAO Code RJCC VQPR
City Chitose / Tomakomai Paro
Country Japan Bhutan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 82 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 27.400000, 89.420000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 4,966 kilometers (3,086 miles / 2,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:38 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 12:38 in Paro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,250 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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