Distance from Punākha to Timbu
27km
47 min✈ by plane
27 min🚗 by car
35 min🚌 by bus
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
You will climb 1,018 metres: Timbu sits at 2,307 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.
Punākha1,289 m
Timbu2,307 m
Timbu2,307 mTimbu o Timbú es la capital y mayor ciudad del Reino de Bután y del distrito homónimo. Según el censo de 2017, cuenta con una población estimada de 114 551 habitantes. La urbe constituye el mayor centro económico del…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Punākha to Timbu?
It is 27 km in a straight line from Punākha to Timbu. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Punākha to Timbu?
A direct flight takes about 47 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Punākha to Timbu?
Around 27 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.