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There are 4 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
    26h 1m
    $1,027–1,835

  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
    36h 36m
    $564–1,403

  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
    25h 59m
    $834–2,844

  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
    31h 56m
    $869–2,328

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration26h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$764Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,324.3 km
  • Duration: 26h 1m

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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