PBH → KTMBhutan → Nepal

Cheap flights from Thimphu to Kathmandu

250 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Thimphu to Kathmandu at a glance

250 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~23 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Thimphu (PBH) to Kathmandu (KTM) cover 250 miles (402 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a short-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Thimphu to Kathmandu covers 250 miles (402 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 5th most competitive of 5 routes from Thimphu. This is a short-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.

Route
PBH (0 mi)KTM (250 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 250 miles. Direct carriers include KB.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Thimphu → Kathmandu. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
KBDirect
Baggage on Thimphu → Kathmandu: on this route, KB typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Thimphu to Kathmandu — quick answers

How far is Thimphu from Kathmandu by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Thimphu (PBH) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 250 miles (402 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Thimphu to Kathmandu?

The average nonstop flight time from PBH to KTM is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Thimphu to Kathmandu?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: KB. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Thimphu → Kathmandu

Route type
short-haul regional
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~23 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Kathmandu — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 5 of 5 routes from Thimphu
Airline network
KB: 5 destinations from PBH
Alternative origin airports
YBB (Bumthang, 75 mi); GEV (Gelephu, 76 mi); YON (Yongphulla, 128 mi)
Alternative destination airports
BWA (Bhairawa, 121 mi); IXC (Gorakhpur, 133 mi); IXB (Varanasi, 210 mi)
Nearby destinations
Bhairawa, Nepal (121 mi); Gorakhpur, India (133 mi); Varanasi, India (210 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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