CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,617 km
1,626 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
2,617 km
1,626 mi / 1,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
54°
northeast

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CMB THL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code CMB THL
ICAO Code VCBI VYTL
City Colombo Tachileik
Country Sri Lanka Myanmar
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 30 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 20.480000, 99.940000

Colombo (CMB) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 2,617 kilometers (1,626 miles / 1,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Myanmar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:12 in Colombo, it's 03:12 in Tachileik.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,250 feet between the two airports. Tachileik Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Tachileik (THL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Tachileik Airport (THL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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