How far is it from Thimphu to Mount Everest?

The distance between Thimphu and Mount Everest is 605 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Thimphu to Mount Everest, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Thimphu and Mount Everest?

Mount Everest is 15 min behind Thimphu. It is currently 9:37 AM in Thimphu and 9:22 AM in Mount Everest.

Where can I stay near Mount Everest?

There are 28+ hotels available in Mount Everest.

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

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

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Taxi, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, travel
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1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Paro Airport (PBH)taxi
2. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane PBH - KTM
3. Walk from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Mount Everestunknown
5h 2m
Taxi, fly to Tumlingtar, travel
1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Paro Airport (PBH)taxi
2. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane PBH - TMI
3. Walk from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Mount Everestunknown
5h 33m

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

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1h 13mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 605.2 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

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

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