There is 1 way to get from Kunming to Thimphu by plane or taxi
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Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $210 - $700 and takes 14h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 14h 22m and costs $210 - $700.
The distance between Kunming and Thimphu is 1442 km.
It takes approximately 14h 22m to get from Kunming to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 2h behind Kunming. It is currently 3:13 PM in Kunming and 1:13 PM in Thimphu.
There are 61+ hotels available in Thimphu.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Thimphu, Bhutan?
There is no direct connection from Kunming to Thimphu. However, you can take the line 3 subway to East Bus Station, take the line 6 subway to Airport Center, walk to Kunming-Airport-KMG airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Paro Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–650
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $14–18
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