PBH

Paro Airport

Thimphu · BhutanICAO VQPR

Paro Airport (PBH) is an airport serving Thimphu, Bhutan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 27° 24' 11.5" N, 89° 25' 28.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 7,332 feet (2,235 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Thimphu (GMT+6).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

7,332/ 2,235m

Asia/Thimphu

GMT+6

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Airport Details

IATA Code

PBH

ICAO Code

VQPR

City

Thimphu

Country

Bhutan

Elevation

7,332 ft

Local Time

11:36 PM (GMT+6)

Coordinates

Latitude:27.4032°

Longitude:89.4246°

Popular Routes from PBH

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
CCU	Kolkata, India	333 mi	1h 8m	short-haul	136 kg	View
DAC	Dhaka, Bangladesh	252 mi	0h 59m	short-haul	104 kg	View
GAU	Guwahati, India	161 mi	0h 48m	short-haul	66 kg	View
IXB	Baghdogra, India	84 mi	0h 40m	short-haul	34 kg	View
KTM	Kathmandu, Nepal	250 mi	0h 58m	short-haul	103 kg	View

Airlines Operating at PBH

1 active airline serving Paro Airport.

Druk Air

KBBhutan

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Paro Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Bagdogra Airport	IXB	Baghdogra	India	135 km
Saidpur Airport	SPD	Saidpur	Bangladesh	189 km
Bhadrapur Airport	BDP	Chandragarhi	Nepal	162 km
Tumling Tar Airport	TMI	Tumling Tar	Nepal	221 km
Biratnagar Airport	BIR	Biratnagar	Nepal	238 km
Lhasa Gonggar Airport	LXA	Lhasa	China	256 km
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	GAU	Guwahati	India	259 km
Shah Mokhdum Airport	RJH	Rajshahi	Bangladesh	338 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 27° 24' 11.5" N
Longitude (DMS): 89° 25' 28.6" E
Latitude (Decimal): 27.403200
Longitude (Decimal): 89.424599
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Asia/Thimphu
UTC Offset: GMT+6
Current Local Time: 11:36 PM
Elevation (ft): 7,332 ft
Elevation (m): 2,235 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Paro Airport?

The IATA code for Paro Airport is PBH, and its ICAO code is VQPR. The airport is located in Thimphu, Bhutan.

How many destinations can you fly to from PBH?

There are 5 direct destinations available from Paro Airport (PBH) in Thimphu, Bhutan.

What airlines fly from PBH?

There are 1 airlines operating from PBH, including Druk Air.

What timezone is Paro Airport in?

Paro Airport is in the Asia/Thimphu timezone (GMT+6). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Paro Airport?

Paro Airport sits at an elevation of 7,332 feet (2,235 meters) above sea level.

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