Airport Comparison
| CEI | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chiang Rai International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | CEI | SCL |
| ICAO Code | VTCT | SCEL |
| City | Chiang Rai | Santiago |
| Country | Thailand | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.950000, 99.880000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Chiang Rai (CEI) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) in Chiang Rai, Thailand to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 18,259 kilometers (11,345 miles / 9,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Thailand with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Chiang Rai, it's 17:15 in Santiago. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Chiang Rai (CEI) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.