How far is it from Thimphu to Lukla?

The distance between Thimphu and Lukla is 583 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Thimphu to Lukla, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Thimphu and Lukla?

Lukla is 15 min behind Thimphu. It is currently 9:10 PM in Thimphu and 8:55 PM in Lukla.

Where can I stay near Lukla?

There are 34+ hotels available in Lukla.

Thimphu to Lukla - 2 ways to travel via taxi, and plane

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

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

Taxi, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, travel
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1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Paro Airport (PBH)
2. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)PBH - KTM
3. Walk from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lukla
4h 35m
Taxi, fly to Tumlingtar, travel
1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Paro Airport (PBH)
2. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Tumlingtar (TMI)PBH - TMI
3. Walk from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Lukla
5h 12m

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

15Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 583 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Thimphu, Bhutan and Lukla, Nepal?

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

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