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THL to LYM: distance & flight time
Tachilek (Tachileik Airport) → Lympne (Lympne Airport)
5,498 mi
8,848 km · 4,778 nm
11h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,498 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 15m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- THL — Tachileik Airport · Tachilek, Burma
- LYM — Lympne Airport · Lympne, United Kingdom
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 LYM
- LYX · Lydd Airport9 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport52 mi away
- MSE · Kent International Airport23 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport69 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is THL from LYM?
The flight distance from Tachilek (THL) to Lympne (LYM) is 5,498 miles (8,848 km, 4,778 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from THL to LYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 15m 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 THL to LYM?
Nonstop service on THL–LYM 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 11h 15m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tachilek and Lympne?
Lympne is 5.5 hours behind Tachilek.
What is the cheapest way to fly from THL to LYM?
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Why are some THL to LYM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain THL–LYM 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.