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SLK to THL: distance & flight time
Saranac Lake (Adirondack Regional Airport) → Tachilek (Tachileik Airport)
7,940 mi
12,777 km · 6,899 nm
16h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,940 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 2m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SLK — Adirondack Regional Airport · Saranac Lake, 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 SLK
- LKP · Lake Placid Airport15 mi away
- PBG · Plattsburgh International Airport41 mi away
- MSS · Massena International Richards Field49 mi away
- BTV · Burlington International Airport52 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 SLK from THL?
The flight distance from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Tachilek (THL) is 7,940 miles (12,777 km, 6,899 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SLK to THL?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 2m 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 SLK to THL?
Nonstop service on SLK–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 16h 2m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Saranac Lake and Tachilek?
Tachilek is 10.5 hours ahead of Saranac Lake.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SLK to THL?
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Why are some SLK to THL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SLK–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.