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LSW to THL: distance & flight time
Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (Malikus Saleh Airport) → Tachilek (Tachileik Airport)
1,073 mi
1,727 km · 932 nm
2h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
-0.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
1,073 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 48m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 0.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LSW — Malikus Saleh Airport · Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, Indonesia
- 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 LSW
- LSX · Lhok Sukon Airport24 mi away
- MEQ · Seunagan Airport84 mi away
- BTJ · Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport107 mi away
- SBG · Maimun Saleh Airport119 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 LSW from THL?
The flight distance from Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) to Tachilek (THL) is 1,073 miles (1,727 km, 932 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LSW to THL?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 48m 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 LSW to THL?
Nonstop service on LSW–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 2h 48m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island and Tachilek?
Tachilek is 0.5 hours behind Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LSW to THL?
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Why are some LSW to THL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LSW–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.