CAN
Guangzhou
China
1,438 km
893 miles
CEI
Chiang Rai
Thailand
Distance
1,438 km
893 mi / 776 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN CEI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Chiang Rai International Airport
IATA Code CAN CEI
ICAO Code ZGGG VTCT
City Guangzhou Chiang Rai
Country China Thailand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 50 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 19.950000, 99.880000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Chiang Rai (CEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) in Chiang Rai, Thailand is 1,438 kilometers (893 miles / 776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 an international route connecting China with Thailand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Guangzhou, it's 02:15 in Chiang Rai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,230 feet between the two airports. Chiang Rai International Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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