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Flights between Kathmandu (KTM) and Thimphu (PBH)

Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal ↔ Paro Airport, Bhutan

A direct route between Kathmandu and Thimphu appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

KB
Distance
402 km
250 miles
Est. flight time
1h 0m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~0.3h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Nepal

Jan
19°
24/14
20mm
Feb
21°
26/16
25mm
Mar
27°
32/22
30mm
Apr
30°
35/25
60mm
May
30°
35/25
130mm
Jun
30°
35/25
230mm
Jul
29°
34/24
380mm
Aug
29°
34/24
350mm
Sep
29°
34/24
220mm
Oct
27°
32/22
70mm
Nov
23°
28/18
10mm
Dec
19°
24/14
15mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Bhutan

Jan
5°
10/0
Feb
7°
12/2
Mar
10°
15/5
Apr
13°
18/8
May
16°
21/11
Jun
19°
24/14
Jul
19°
24/14
Aug
19°
24/14
Sep
18°
23/13
Oct
14°
19/9
Nov
10°
15/5
Dec
6°
11/1

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Nepal: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Bhutan: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Kathmandu from Thimphu?

Kathmandu (KTM) and Thimphu (PBH) are around 402 km (250 miles) apart — an estimated 1h 0m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the KTM–PBH route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include KB. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Thimphu?

Time difference ~ 0.3 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Bhutan?

Across Bhutan, the warmest month on average is June, with mean temperatures around 19°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Nepal and Bhutan?

The UK FCDO currently rates Nepal as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Bhutan as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.