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
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The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $230 - $750 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 17m and costs $230 - $750.
The distance between Kunming and Thimphu is 1442 km.
It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Kunming to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 2h behind Kunming. It is currently 3:48 AM in Kunming and 1:48 AM in Thimphu.
There are 65+ 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
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Paro Airport via Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–700
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $13–17
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