PBH
Paro
Bhutan
2,509 km
1,559 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
2,509 km
1,559 mi / 1,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Thimphu
Heading
97°
east

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PBH SZX
Airport Name Paro Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code PBH SZX
ICAO Code VQPR ZGSZ
City Paro Shenzhen
Country Bhutan China
Timezone Asia/Thimphu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,332 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 27.400000, 89.420000 22.640000, 113.810000

Paro (PBH) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 2,509 kilometers (1,559 miles / 1,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Bhutan with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in Paro, it's 17:37 in Shenzhen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,319 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an 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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Paro (PBH) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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