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Paro International Airport (PBH)
Paro International Airport is an international airport serving Paro (Paro District), Bhutan. Its IATA code is PBH and its ICAO code is VQPR. It has one runway, 2,265 m long.
- IATAPBH
- ICAOVQPR
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- PBH
- ICAO code
- VQPR
- City
- Paro
- Region / province
- Paro District
- Country / territory
- Bhutan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 27.4032° N, 89.4246° E
- Elevation
- 2,245 m (7,364 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Thimphu (UTC+06:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,265 m (7,431 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,265 m7,431 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
2,309 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,795 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,577 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 45 min
Air freight to and from Paro International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Paro through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Bhutan
Paro International Airport is the only airport in Bhutan in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Paro International Airport?
The IATA code of Paro International Airport is PBH and its ICAO code is VQPR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Paro International Airport located?
Paro International Airport is in Paro, Paro District, Bhutan, at coordinates 27.4032° N, 89.4246° E and an elevation of 2,245 m (7,364 ft).
How far is Paro International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Paro International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,577 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 1,795 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,309 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Paro International Airport?
The longest runway at Paro International Airport is 2,265 m (7,431 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Paro International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Paro International Airport (PBH) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.