There is 1 way to get from Kunming to Thimphu by plane or taxi
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Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $230 - $750 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 12h 2m and costs $230 - $750.
The distance between Kunming and Thimphu is 1442 km.
It takes approximately 12h 2m to get from Kunming to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 2h behind Kunming. It is currently 10:04 AM in Kunming and 8:04 AM in Thimphu.
There are 68+ hotels available in Thimphu.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Thimphu, Bhutan?
There is no direct connection from Kunming to Thimphu. However, you can take the line 3 subway to East Bus Station, take the line 6 subway to Airport Center, walk to Kunming-Airport-KMG airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Paro Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $14–17
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