KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,682 km
1,045 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
1,682 km
1,045 mi / 908 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
115°
east southeast

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KTM THL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code KTM THL
ICAO Code VNKT VYTL
City Kathmandu Tachileik
Country Nepal Myanmar
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Yangon
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 20.480000, 99.940000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 1,682 kilometers (1,045 miles / 908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Nepal with Myanmar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:26 in Kathmandu, it's 03:11 in Tachileik.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,110 feet between the two airports. Tachileik Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tachileik (THL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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