NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,267 km
4,516 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
7,267 km
4,516 mi / 3,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
67°
east northeast

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NBO THL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code NBO THL
ICAO Code HKJK VYTL
City Nairobi Tachileik
Country Kenya Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Yangon
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 20.480000, 99.940000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 7,267 kilometers (4,516 miles / 3,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Kenya 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 18:05 in Nairobi, it's 21:35 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 4,050 feet between the two airports. Tachileik Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tachileik (THL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 259° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tachileik Airport (THL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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