HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,992 km
3,723 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
5,992 km
3,723 mi / 3,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
97°
east

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HEL PBH
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code HEL PBH
ICAO Code EFHK VQPR
City Helsinki Paro
Country Finland Bhutan
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 179 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 27.400000, 89.420000

Helsinki (HEL) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 5,992 kilometers (3,723 miles / 3,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Finland with Bhutan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:37 in Helsinki, it's 13:37 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 7,153 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 326° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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