LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,930 km
5,549 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
8,930 km
5,549 mi / 4,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Europe/London
Heading
69°
east northeast

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LHR THL
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code LHR THL
ICAO Code EGLL VYTL
City London Tachileik
Country United Kingdom Myanmar
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Yangon
Elevation 83 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 20.480000, 99.940000

London (LHR) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 8,930 kilometers (5,549 miles / 4,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 United Kingdom with Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:54 in London, it's 02:24 in Tachileik. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,197 feet between the two airports. Tachileik Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Tachileik (THL) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 322° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Tachileik Airport (THL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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