CTU
Chengdu
China
1,456 km
904 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
1,456 km
904 mi / 786 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU PBH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code CTU PBH
ICAO Code ZUUU VQPR
City Chengdu Paro
Country China Bhutan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 1,625 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 27.400000, 89.420000

Chengdu (CTU) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 1,456 kilometers (904 miles / 786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting China with Bhutan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:35 in Chengdu, it's 15:35 in Paro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,707 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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