PBH
Paro
Bhutan
4,251 km
2,641 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,251 km
2,641 mi / 2,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Thimphu
Heading
276°
west

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PBH RUH
Airport Name Paro Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PBH RUH
ICAO Code VQPR OERK
City Paro Riyadh
Country Bhutan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Thimphu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 7,332 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 27.400000, 89.420000 24.960000, 46.700000

Paro (PBH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,251 kilometers (2,641 miles / 2,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:42 in Paro, it's 09:42 in Riyadh. 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 5,283 feet between the two airports. King Khaled 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 Riyadh (RUH) to Paro (PBH) follows a heading of 77° (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 Paro Airport (PBH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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