MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,911 km
5,537 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
8,911 km
5,537 mi / 4,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
61°
east northeast

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MPM THL
Airport Name Maputo Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code MPM THL
ICAO Code FQMA VYTL
City Maputo Tachileik
Country Mozambique Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 145 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 20.480000, 99.940000

Maputo (MPM) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 8,911 kilometers (5,537 miles / 4,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:20 in Maputo, it's 00:50 in Tachileik. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,135 feet between the two airports. Tachileik Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Tachileik (THL) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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