CEI
Chiang Rai
Thailand
5,306 km
3,297 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
5,306 km
3,297 mi / 2,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CEI KWI
Airport Name Chiang Rai International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code CEI KWI
ICAO Code VTCT OKKK
City Chiang Rai Kuwait City
Country Thailand Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,280 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 19.950000, 99.880000 29.230000, 47.980000

Chiang Rai (CEI) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) in Chiang Rai, Thailand to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 5,306 kilometers (3,297 miles / 2,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:29 in Chiang Rai, it's 00:29 in Kuwait City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,074 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Chiang Rai International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Chiang Rai (CEI) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.