Paro to Dhaka is 253 miles (408 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The takeoff climb from Paro offers more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Himalayan peaks and Bhutanese mountain landscape are far more striking than the flat delta approach to Dhaka. Right side during departure provides the superior window experience.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Assam plains and the Brahmaputra River valley. Notable features include the foothills of Bhutan descending southward into the Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Brahmaputra River's major bends visible from altitude, and the transition from mountainous terrain to the flat alluvial plains of Bangladesh. The Sylhet region's tea gardens and wetlands may be visible on the left side during the cruise phase if flying at lower altitudes.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from PBH
RIGHTRight side offers immediate views of the Phobjikha Valley and the eastern Bhutanese Himalayas as the aircraft climbs southwestward from Paro. The dramatic peaks of the Black Mountains (Bhutan's central range) dominate the right side during the initial climb.
Landing at DAC
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Brahmaputra River floodplain and the Ganges Delta as the aircraft descends toward Dhaka from the northwest. The river's meandering channels and the flat, densely populated landscape of central Bangladesh are most visible on the left during the final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Paro (PBH) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paro to Dhaka. The takeoff climb from Paro offers more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Himalayan peaks and Bhutanese mountain landscape are far more striking than the flat delta approach to Dhaka. Right side during departure provides the superior window experience.
What can I see during takeoff from Paro in Paro?
During takeoff from Paro (PBH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers immediate views of the Phobjikha Valley and the eastern Bhutanese Himalayas as the aircraft climbs southwestward from Paro. The dramatic peaks of the Black Mountains (Bhutan's central range) dominate the right side during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Phobjikha Valley (wetland basin directly below during climb), Black Mountains (Bhutan's central ridge running north-south), Paro Chu River valley (visible as a linear feature below), distant Tibetan Plateau peaks to the north.
What can I see when landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka?
When landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Brahmaputra River floodplain and the Ganges Delta as the aircraft descends toward Dhaka from the northwest. The river's meandering channels and the flat, densely populated landscape of central Bangladesh are most visible on the left during the final approach. Notable sights include: Brahmaputra River (major waterway with visible braided channels), Ganges Delta wetlands (expansive flat terrain with water bodies), Dhaka city sprawl (urban grid visible in final descent), Meghna River confluence (where major rivers meet before entering the delta).
How long is the flight from Paro to Dhaka?
The flight from Paro (PBH) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 253 miles (408 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paro to Dhaka flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Assam plains and the Brahmaputra River valley. Notable features include the foothills of Bhutan descending southward into the Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Brahmaputra River's major bends visible from altitude, and the transition from mountainous terrain to the flat alluvial plains of Bangladesh. The Sylhet region's tea gardens and wetlands may be visible on the left side during the cruise phase if flying at lower altitudes.