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BHM to CEI: distance & flight time
Birmingham (Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
8,713 mi
14,023 km · 7,572 nm
17h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,713 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 33m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BHM — Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · Birmingham, United States
- 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 BHM
- ASN · Talladega Municipal Airport40 mi away
- GAD · Northeast Alabama Regional Airport48 mi away
- ANB · Anniston Regional Airport52 mi away
- TCL · Tuscaloosa Regional Airport55 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 BHM from CEI?
The flight distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 8,713 miles (14,023 km, 7,572 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BHM to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 33m 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 BHM to CEI?
Nonstop service on BHM–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 17h 33m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 12 hours ahead of Birmingham.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BHM to CEI?
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Why are some BHM to CEI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BHM–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.