KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
3,037 km
1,887 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
3,037 km
1,887 mi / 1,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL PBH
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code KUL PBH
ICAO Code WMKK VQPR
City Kuala Lumpur Paro
Country Malaysia Bhutan
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 69 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 27.400000, 89.420000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 3,037 kilometers (1,887 miles / 1,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:23 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 14:23 in Paro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,263 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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