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Paro International Airport

IATA PBHICAO VQPR🇧🇹 Paro
Coordinates
27.4032°N, 89.4246°E
Elevation
7,364 ft (2,245 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
BT-11
Time zone
Thimphu(UTC+06:00)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:51
Sunrise
05:17
Sunset
19:01
Civil dusk
19:27

About 13h 44m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Paro International Airport

Paro International Airport

Paro International Airport is the sole international airport of the four airports in Bhutan. It is 6 kilometres from Paro in a deep valley on the bank of the river Paro Chhu. With surrounding peaks as high as 5,500 metres (18,000 ft), it is considered one of the world's most challenging airports, and only a very small number of pilots are certified to land at the airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VQPR

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 33▸ displaced7,431 ft / 2,265 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Services & operations

Services
Immigration & CustomsMoney ChangerWhere to Get Sim CardShop and DineTransport

Paro International Airport offers various passenger services and has scheduled flights from several international cities.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Paro International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Paro International Airport?

The ICAO code for Paro International Airport is VQPR, and its IATA code is PBH.

Where is Paro International Airport located?

Paro International Airport is large airport located in Paro, Bhutan, at an elevation of 7,364 ft (2,245 m).

How many runways does Paro International Airport have?

Paro International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,431 ft / 2,265 m.

Which airlines fly to Paro International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Paro International Airport include Druk Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Paro International Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Paro International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Paro International Airport in?

Paro International Airport is in the Asia/Thimphu time zone (UTC+06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Paro International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Paro International Airport is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Paro International Airport?

The nearest airport to Paro International Airport is Hashimara Air Force Station (VEHX), about 42.4 nm to the s, followed by Pakyong Airport and Gelephu Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Paro International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.