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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Thimphu by ferry, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Ferry to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane YWH - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    36h 43m
    $738–1,826

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane SEA - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    39h 34m
    $383–938

  3. Fly King County International Airport to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane BFI - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    39h 38m
    $617–1,620

  4. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane YVR - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    32h 34m
    $583–1,458

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane SEA - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    31h 43m
    $717–2,420

  6. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane YVR - GLU
    3. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    36h 24m
    $479–1,076

Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration36h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$606Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,155.2 km
  • Duration: 36h 43m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Thimphu. However, you can take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the line 36 bus to Beacon Ave S & 27th Ave S, walk to King County International Airport (BFI) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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