Flights to Thimphu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paro International Airport | PBH | 23 km (14 mi) | 7,431 ft | 7,364 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,431 ft, PBH handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 7,364 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Thimphu
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thimphu to Chengdu | China | 1,445 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Thimphu to Delhi | India | 1,224 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Thimphu to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 425 km (264 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Thimphu to Kunming | China | 1,331 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Thimphu to Kolkata | India | 560 km (348 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Thimphu to Yangon | Myanmar | 1,361 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Thimphu to Chattogram | Bangladesh | 611 km (380 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Thimphu to Jaipur | India | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Thimphu to Kanpur | India | 927 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Thimphu to Gazipur | Bangladesh | 393 km (244 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Thimphu to Lucknow | India | 865 km (538 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Thimphu to Nagpur | India | 1,279 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Thimphu to Indore | India | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Thimphu to Bhopal | India | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Thimphu to Patna | India | 494 km (307 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Thimphu to Ludhiana | India | 1,391 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Thimphu to Khulna | Bangladesh | 518 km (322 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Thimphu to Kathmandu | Nepal | 427 km (265 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Thimphu to Agra | India | 1,148 km (714 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Thimphu to Faridabad | India | 1,215 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Thimphu to Qujing | China | 1,424 km (885 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Thimphu to Najafgarh | India | 1,249 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Thimphu to Shanghai | China | 3,101 km (1,927 mi) | about 4 h 44 min |
| Thimphu to Chongqing | China | 1,668 km (1,036 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Thimphu to Beijing | China | 2,820 km (1,752 mi) | about 4 h 22 min |
| Thimphu to Guangzhou | China | 2,418 km (1,503 mi) | about 3 h 51 min |
| Thimphu to Shenzhen | China | 2,517 km (1,564 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Thimphu to Istanbul | Turkey | 5,662 km (3,518 mi) | about 8 h 1 min |
| Thimphu to Tianjin | China | 2,854 km (1,773 mi) | about 4 h 25 min |
| Thimphu to Wuhan | China | 2,414 km (1,500 mi) | about 3 h 51 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Thimphu?
Paro International Airport (PBH) is the closest large airport at 23 km (14 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is PBH from Thimphu city centre?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Thimphu on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.