MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,990 km
4,965 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
7,990 km
4,965 mi / 4,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
316°
northwest

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MEL THL
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code MEL THL
ICAO Code YMML VYTL
City Melbourne Tachileik
Country Australia Myanmar
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Yangon
Elevation 434 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 20.480000, 99.940000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 7,990 kilometers (4,965 miles / 4,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:42 in Melbourne, it's 21:12 in Tachileik. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tachileik (THL) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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