How to get from Shannan Gonggar to Thimphu
3 ways, 235 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 7h 28m | ¥560–860 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 14h 27m | ¥355–470 estimated |
| Taxi | 14h 27m | ¥2,350–3,530 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Shannan Gonggar to Thimphu?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 7h 28m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 235 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Shannan Gonggar to Thimphu?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ¥355. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Shannan Gonggar to Thimphu?
- About 30 min in the air (LXA → KTM), about 7h 28m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ¥560–860; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Thimphu from Shannan Gonggar by road?
- About 907 km, roughly 14h 27m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ¥355–470; tolls and parking are extra.