PBH
Paro
Bhutan
16,714 km
10,386 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,714 km
10,386 mi / 9,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Thimphu
Heading
335°
north northwest

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PBH UIO
Airport Name Paro Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PBH UIO
ICAO Code VQPR SEQM
City Paro Quito
Country Bhutan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Thimphu America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7,332 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 27.400000, 89.420000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Paro (PBH) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,714 kilometers (10,386 miles / 9,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:16 in Paro, it's 04:16 in Quito. With a 11-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 1,868 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Paro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Paro (PBH) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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