BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
703 km
437 miles
CEI
Chiang Rai
Thailand
Distance
703 km
437 mi / 380 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
353°
north

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BKK CEI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Chiang Rai International Airport
IATA Code BKK CEI
ICAO Code VTBS VTCT
City Bangkok Chiang Rai
Country Thailand Thailand
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 5 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 19.950000, 99.880000

Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Rai (CEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) in Chiang Rai, Thailand is 703 kilometers (437 miles / 380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Thailand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Bangkok, it's 13:56 in Chiang Rai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,275 feet between the two airports. Chiang Rai International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 172° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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