IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,662 km
3,518 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
5,662 km
3,518 mi / 3,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

IST PBH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code IST PBH
ICAO Code LTFM VQPR
City Istanbul Paro
Country Turkey Bhutan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 325 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 27.400000, 89.420000

Istanbul (IST) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 5,662 kilometers (3,518 miles / 3,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:37 in Istanbul, it's 13:37 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 7,007 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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