PBH
Paro
Bhutan
7,145 km
4,440 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,145 km
4,440 mi / 3,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Thimphu
Heading
312°
northwest

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PBH ZRH
Airport Name Paro Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code PBH ZRH
ICAO Code VQPR LSZH
City Paro Zurich
Country Bhutan Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Thimphu Europe/Zurich
Elevation 7,332 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 27.400000, 89.420000 47.460000, 8.550000

Paro (PBH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,145 kilometers (4,440 miles / 3,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Switzerland. 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 15:37 in Paro, it's 10:37 in Zurich. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,916 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Paro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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