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LHR to THL: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Tachilek (Tachileik Airport)
5,548 mi
8,929 km · 4,821 nm
11h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,548 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 21m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 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 LHR from THL?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Tachilek (THL) is 5,548 miles (8,929 km, 4,821 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to THL?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 21m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Tachilek?
Tachilek is 5.5 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to THL?
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