CEI
Chiang Rai
Thailand
8,699 km
5,405 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,699 km
5,405 mi / 4,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CEI NCE
Airport Name Chiang Rai International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code CEI NCE
ICAO Code VTCT LFMN
City Chiang Rai Nice
Country Thailand France
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,280 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 19.950000, 99.880000 43.660000, 7.220000

Chiang Rai (CEI) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) in Chiang Rai, Thailand to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,699 kilometers (5,405 miles / 4,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 France. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:35 in Chiang Rai, it's 19:35 in Nice. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,268 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Chiang Rai International Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Chiang Rai (CEI) follows a heading of 74° (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 Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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