PBH
Paro
Bhutan
12,118 km
7,530 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
12,118 km
7,530 mi / 6,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Thimphu
Heading
17°
north northeast

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PBH SLC
Airport Name Paro Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code PBH SLC
ICAO Code VQPR KSLC
City Paro Salt Lake City
Country Bhutan United States
Timezone Asia/Thimphu America/Denver
Elevation 7,332 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 27.400000, 89.420000 40.790000, -111.980000

Paro (PBH) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,118 kilometers (7,530 miles / 6,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Bhutan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:31 in Paro, it's 02:31 in Salt Lake City. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,101 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Paro (PBH) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Paro Airport (PBH) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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