How far is it from Mount Everest to Thimphu?

The distance between Mount Everest and Thimphu is 605 km.

How long does it take to get from Mount Everest to Thimphu?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Mount Everest to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mount Everest and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 15 min ahead of Mount Everest. It is currently 10:04 AM in Mount Everest and 10:19 AM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 62+ hotels available in Thimphu.

Mount Everest to Thimphu - 2 ways to travel via plane, and taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Mount Everest to Thimphu by unknown, plane, or taxi

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Travel to Tribhuvan International Airport, fly, taxi
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1. Walk from Mount Everest to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)unknown
2. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane KTM - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
4h 47m
Travel to Phaplu Airport, fly, taxi
1. Walk from Mount Everest to Phaplu Airport (PPL)unknown
2. Fly from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane PPL - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
24h 57m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

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1h 2mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 605.2 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Mount Everest, Nepal and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Mount Everest to Thimphu. However, you can travel to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can travel to Phaplu Airport (PPL) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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