HNL
Honolulu
United States
10,975 km
6,820 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
10,975 km
6,820 mi / 5,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
304°
northwest

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HNL PBH
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code HNL PBH
ICAO Code PHNL VQPR
City Honolulu Paro
Country United States Bhutan
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 13 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 27.400000, 89.420000

Honolulu (HNL) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 10,975 kilometers (6,820 miles / 5,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Honolulu, it's 14:25 in Paro. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,319 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 60° (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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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