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How to get fromNew York to Thimphuby plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Thimphu by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paro Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane JFK - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    27h 46m
    $628–2,135

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane JFK - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    33h 11m
    $464–1,203

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane EWR - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    30h 24m
    $786–2,746

  4. Fly Laguardia Airport to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane LGA - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    32h 5m
    $820–2,228

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane plane JFK - BUT
    2. Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    2d 2h
    $519–1,608

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane EWR - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    35h 50m
    $542–1,314

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration27h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$627Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,324.3 km
  • Duration: 27h 46m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from New York to Thimphu. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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