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AOC to CEI: distance & flight time
Altenburg (Altenburg-Nobitz Airport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
5,044 mi
8,118 km · 4,384 nm
10h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,044 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 21m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- AOC — Altenburg-Nobitz Airport · Altenburg, Germany
- CEI — Chiang Rai International Airport · Chiang Rai, Thailand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near AOC
- LEJ · Leipzig/Halle Airport33 mi away
- IES · Riesa-Göhlis Airport43 mi away
- DRS · Dresden Airport56 mi away
- HOQ · Hof-Plauen Airport56 mi away
Near CEI
- THL · Tachileik Airport37 mi away
- HOE · Ban Huoeisay Airport42 mi away
- MOG · Mong Hsat Airport56 mi away
- KET · Kengtung Airport95 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is AOC from CEI?
The flight distance from Altenburg (AOC) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 5,044 miles (8,118 km, 4,384 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AOC to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 21m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from AOC to CEI?
Nonstop service on AOC–CEI depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 10h 21m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Altenburg and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 5 hours ahead of Altenburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AOC to CEI?
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Why are some AOC to CEI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain AOC–CEI tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.