KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,290 km
3,287 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
5,290 km
3,287 mi / 2,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI THL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code KWI THL
ICAO Code OKKK VYTL
City Kuwait City Tachileik
Country Kuwait Myanmar
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Yangon
Elevation 206 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 20.480000, 99.940000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 5,290 kilometers (3,287 miles / 2,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:50 in Kuwait City, it's 22:20 in Tachileik. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,074 feet between the two airports. Tachileik Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Tachileik (THL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 291° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Tachileik Airport (THL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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