Thimphu to Jaipur flights
Jaipur lies 1,371 km (852 mi) west of Thimphu, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 30 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Thimphu | Jaipur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bhutan | India |
| Population | 98,676 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 2,307 m (7,569 ft) | 435 m (1,427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Thimphu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | PBH, 23 km out | JAI, 11 km out |
Clocks in Jaipur are 30 min behind Thimphu right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands only 2 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jaipur
Crossing from Bhutan into India: money changes from the Ngultrum to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Thimphu
Thimphu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Paro International Airport (PBH), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,431 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Jaipur
Jaipur is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jaipur International Airport (JAI), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,177 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaipur International Airport | JAI | 11 km (7 mi) | 9,177 ft | 1,263 ft |
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Staying in Jaipur
Our booking partner lists 1,919+ places to stay in Jaipur (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 834 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (528), and 53 are five-star. Across 315 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 126,312 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jaipur from Thimphu?
1,371 km (852 mi) in a straight line, west of Thimphu.
How long does it take to get from Thimphu to Jaipur by air?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thimphu and Jaipur?
Jaipur is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Thimphu).
Which airports are used for Thimphu to Jaipur flights?
Typically Paro International Airport (PBH) to Jaipur International Airport (JAI).
What currency do I need in Jaipur?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Jaipur?
Our booking partner lists 1,919+ places to stay in Jaipur, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.