KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
1,981 km
1,231 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
1,981 km
1,231 mi / 1,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

KUL THL
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code KUL THL
ICAO Code WMKK VYTL
City Kuala Lumpur Tachileik
Country Malaysia Myanmar
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Yangon
Elevation 69 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 20.480000, 99.940000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 1,981 kilometers (1,231 miles / 1,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:51 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 18:21 in Tachileik.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,211 feet between the two airports. Tachileik Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Tachileik (THL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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