PBH
Paro
Bhutan
6,011 km
3,735 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,011 km
3,735 mi / 3,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Thimphu
Heading
322°
northwest

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PBH RIX
Airport Name Paro Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PBH RIX
ICAO Code VQPR EVRA
City Paro Riga
Country Bhutan Latvia
Timezone Asia/Thimphu Europe/Riga
Elevation 7,332 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 27.400000, 89.420000 56.920000, 23.970000

Paro (PBH) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,011 kilometers (3,735 miles / 3,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in Paro, it's 05:14 in Riga. 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 7,296 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Paro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Paro (PBH) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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