What is the cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Thimphu?

The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $270 - $900 and takes 15h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chengdu to Thimphu?

The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 15h 20m and costs $270 - $900.

How far is it from Chengdu to Thimphu?

The distance between Chengdu and Thimphu is 1519 km.

How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Thimphu?

It takes approximately 15h 20m to get from Chengdu to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chengdu and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 2h behind Chengdu. It is currently 7:11 PM in Chengdu and 5:11 PM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 63+ hotels available in Thimphu.

Chengdu to Thimphu - 2 ways to travel via plane, taxi, and subway

There are 2 ways to get from Chengdu to Thimphu by plane, taxi, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, taxi
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1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane CTU - PBH
2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
15h 20m
$275–870
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane TFU - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
15h 42m
$316–1,321

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

8Weekly Planes

16h 51mAverage Duration

$263Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chengdu to Thimphu.

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Distance: 1,518.9 km
Duration: 15h 20m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Chengdu to Thimphu. However, you can take the line 3 subway to Taipingyuan, take the line 10 subway to Chengdu Airport T1, walk to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 subway to Century City, take the subway to Tianfu International Airport North, walk to Tianfu-International-Airport-TFU airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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