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KBL to THL: distance & flight time
Kabul (Hamid Karzai International Airport) → Tachilek (Tachileik Airport)
2,107 mi
3,391 km · 1,831 nm
4h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,107 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 36m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KBL — Hamid Karzai International Airport · Kabul, Afghanistan
- THL — Tachileik Airport · Tachilek, Burma
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KBL
- OAI · Bagram Air Base26 mi away
- OAA · Shank Air Base45 mi away
- PAJ · Parachinar Airport67 mi away
- JAA · Jalalabad Airport74 mi away
Near THL
- HOE · Ban Huoeisay Airport36 mi away
- CEI · Chiang Rai International Airport37 mi away
- MOG · Mong Hsat Airport44 mi away
- KET · Kengtung Airport60 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KBL from THL?
The flight distance from Kabul (KBL) to Tachilek (THL) is 2,107 miles (3,391 km, 1,831 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KBL to THL?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 36m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KBL to THL?
Nonstop service on KBL–THL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 36m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kabul and Tachilek?
Tachilek is 2 hours ahead of Kabul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KBL to THL?
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Why are some KBL to THL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KBL–THL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.