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THL to VNY: distance & flight time
Tachilek (Tachileik Airport) → Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport)
7,892 mi
12,700 km · 6,858 nm
15h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,892 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 56m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- THL — Tachileik Airport · Tachilek, Burma
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
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 VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is THL from VNY?
The flight distance from Tachilek (THL) to Van Nuys (VNY) is 7,892 miles (12,700 km, 6,858 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from THL to VNY?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 56m 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 VNY?
Nonstop service on THL–VNY 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 15h 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tachilek and Van Nuys?
Van Nuys is 13.5 hours behind Tachilek.
What is the cheapest way to fly from THL to VNY?
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Why are some THL to VNY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain THL–VNY 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.