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THL to IST: distance & flight time
Tachilek (Tachileik Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
4,335 mi
6,977 km · 3,767 nm
8h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,335 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 58m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- THL — Tachileik Airport · Tachilek, Burma
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is THL from IST?
The flight distance from Tachilek (THL) to Istanbul (IST) is 4,335 miles (6,977 km, 3,767 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from THL to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 58m 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 Tachilek and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 3.5 hours behind Tachilek.
What is the cheapest way to fly from THL to IST?
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