THL

Tachileik Airport

Tachilek · MyanmarICAO VYTL

Tachileik Airport (THL) is an airport serving Tachilek, Myanmar, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 20° 29' 1.7" N, 99° 56' 7.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet (390 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Rangoon (GMT+6:30).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

1,280/ 390m

Asia/Rangoon

GMT+6:30

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Airport Details

IATA Code

THL

ICAO Code

VYTL

City

Tachilek

Country

Myanmar

Elevation

1,280 ft

Local Time

12:01 AM (GMT+6:30)

Coordinates

Latitude:20.4838°

Longitude:99.9354°

Popular Routes from THL

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
HEH	Heho, Burma	204 mi	0h 53m	short-haul	84 kg	View
KET	Kengtung, Burma	59 mi	0h 37m	short-haul	24 kg	View
MDL	Mandalay, Burma	269 mi	1h 1m	short-haul	110 kg	View
RGN	Yangon, Burma	350 mi	1h 10m	short-haul	144 kg	View

Airlines Operating at THL

2 active airlines serving Tachileik Airport.

Air Bagan

W9Myanmar

Air Mandalay

6TBurma

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Tachileik Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Chiang Rai International Airport	CEI	Chiang Rai	Thailand	59 km
Ban Huoeisay Airport	HOE	Huay Xai	Laos	58 km
Kengtung Airport	KET	Kengtung	Burma	96 km
Luang Namtha Airport	LXG	Luang Namtha	Laos	162 km
Oudomsay Airport	ODY	Muang Xay	Laos	216 km
Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport	JHG	Jinghonggasa	China	186 km
Nan Airport	NNT	Nan	Thailand	206 km
Phrae Airport	PRH	Phrae	Thailand	261 km

Other Airports in Myanmar

Mandalay International Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 20° 29' 1.7" N
Longitude (DMS): 99° 56' 7.4" E
Latitude (Decimal): 20.483801
Longitude (Decimal): 99.935402
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Asia/Rangoon
UTC Offset: GMT+6:30
Current Local Time: 12:01 AM
Elevation (ft): 1,280 ft
Elevation (m): 390 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Tachileik Airport?

The IATA code for Tachileik Airport is THL, and its ICAO code is VYTL. The airport is located in Tachilek, Myanmar.

How many destinations can you fly to from THL?

There are 4 direct destinations available from Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachilek, Myanmar.

What airlines fly from THL?

There are 2 airlines operating from THL, including Air Bagan, Air Mandalay.

What timezone is Tachileik Airport in?

Tachileik Airport is in the Asia/Rangoon timezone (GMT+6:30). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Tachileik Airport?

Tachileik Airport sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet (390 meters) above sea level.

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