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SJC to THL: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Tachilek (Tachileik Airport)
7,601 mi
12,232 km · 6,605 nm
15h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,601 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 22m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
- 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 SJC
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 SJC from THL?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Tachilek (THL) is 7,601 miles (12,232 km, 6,605 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to THL?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 22m 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 San Jose and Tachilek?
Tachilek is 13.5 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to THL?
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