There are 2 ways to get from Kunming to Thimphu by plane or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Paro Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane KMG - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
12h 42m$246–769Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi
cheapest- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane KMG - GLU
- Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi
18h 58m$232–637
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $230 - $650 and takes 18h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 12h 42m and costs $240 - $800.
The distance between Kunming and Thimphu is 1442 km.
It takes approximately 12h 42m to get from Kunming to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 2h behind Kunming. It is currently 8:58 AM in Kunming and 6:58 AM in Thimphu.
There are 62+ 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. Alternatively, 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 Gelyephug Airport (GLU), then take the taxi to Thimphu.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Paro Airport via Lhasa, Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Paro Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $230–750
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- $14–85
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