KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
402 km
250 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
402 km
250 mi / 217 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM PBH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code KTM PBH
ICAO Code VNKT VQPR
City Kathmandu Paro
Country Nepal Bhutan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 4,390 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 27.400000, 89.420000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 402 kilometers (250 miles / 217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:48 in Kathmandu, it's 14:03 in Paro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,942 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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