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LHR to PBH: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Thimphu (Paro Airport)
4,756 mi
7,654 km · 4,133 nm
9h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
4,756 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 47m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- PBH — Paro Airport · Thimphu, Bhutan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near PBH
- GLU · Gelephu Airport73 mi away
- COH · Cooch Behar Airport74 mi away
- BUT · Bathpalathang Airport82 mi away
- IXB · Bagdogra Airport84 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from PBH?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Thimphu (PBH) is 4,756 miles (7,654 km, 4,133 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to PBH?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 47m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Thimphu?
Thimphu is 5 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to PBH?
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