Paro International Airport is a large airport serving Paro, Bhutan. Its IATA code is PBH and its ICAO code is VQPR. The airport lies at an elevation of 7,364 ft (2,245 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 15/33, 7,431 ft (2,265 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Thimphu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PBH
- ICAO code
- VQPR
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 7,364 ft (2,245 m)
- Coordinates
- 27.4032, 89.4246
- Time zone
- Asia/Thimphu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 7,431 ft · 2,265 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Paro International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BUT Bathpalathang Airport | Jakar, Bhutan | 132 km · 82 mi |
| IXB Bagdogra Airport | Siliguri, India | 135 km · 84 mi |
| BDP Bhadrapur Airport | Bhadrapur, Nepal | 162 km · 101 mi |
| TPJ Taplejung Airport | Taplejung, Nepal | 171 km · 106 mi |
| SPD Saidpur Airport | Saidpur, Bangladesh | 190 km · 118 mi |
| YON Yongphulla Airport | Yongphulla, Bhutan | 207 km · 129 mi |
| RKZ Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base | Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China | 217 km · 135 mi |
| TMI Tumling Tar Airport | Tumling Tar, Nepal | 221 km · 137 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PBH. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 1,217 | 756 | 657 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,864 | 1,779 | 1,546 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 3,287 | 2,042 | 1,775 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,392 | 2,108 | 1,831 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,809 | 2,988 | 2,597 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,664 | 3,519 | 3,058 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,082 | 4,400 | 3,824 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,530 | 4,679 | 4,066 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,653 | 4,756 | 4,132 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,845 | 5,496 | 4,776 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 9,423 | 5,855 | 5,088 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,253 | 7,614 | 6,616 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,590 | 7,823 | 6,798 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,197 | 8,200 | 7,126 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,727 | 9,151 | 7,952 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 15,586 | 9,685 | 8,416 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Paro International Airport?
The IATA code of Paro International Airport is PBH and its ICAO code is VQPR.
Where is Paro International Airport located?
Paro International Airport is in Paro, Paro District, Bhutan, at 27.4032, 89.4246.
What time zone is Paro International Airport in?
Paro International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Thimphu. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Paro International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 15/33, 7,431 ft (2,265 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Paro International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Bathpalathang Airport (BUT), about 132 km (82 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.