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PLM to THL: distance & flight time
Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport) → Tachilek (Tachileik Airport)
1,647 mi
2,651 km · 1,432 nm
3h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-0.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
1,647 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 42m 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
- PLM — Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport · Palembang, 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 PLM
- PDO · Pendopo Airport63 mi away
- PGK · Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport112 mi away
- DJB · Sultan Thaha Airport114 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 PLM from THL?
The flight distance from Palembang (PLM) to Tachilek (THL) is 1,647 miles (2,651 km, 1,432 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PLM to THL?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 42m 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 PLM to THL?
Nonstop service on PLM–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 3h 42m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Palembang and Tachilek?
Tachilek is 0.5 hours behind Palembang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PLM to THL?
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Why are some PLM to THL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PLM–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.