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MBE to THL: distance & flight time
Monbetsu (Monbetsu Airport) → Tachilek (Tachileik Airport)
2,973 mi
4,785 km · 2,584 nm
6h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,973 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 18m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MBE — Monbetsu Airport · Monbetsu, Japan
- 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 MBE
- MMB · Memanbetsu Airport48 mi away
- AKJ · Asahikawa Airport65 mi away
- SHB · Nakashibetsu Airport92 mi away
- KUH · Kushiro Airport96 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 MBE from THL?
The flight distance from Monbetsu (MBE) to Tachilek (THL) is 2,973 miles (4,785 km, 2,584 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MBE to THL?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 18m 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 MBE to THL?
Nonstop service on MBE–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 6h 18m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Monbetsu and Tachilek?
Tachilek is 2.5 hours behind Monbetsu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MBE to THL?
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Why are some MBE to THL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MBE–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.