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BMI to CEI: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
8,223 mi
13,234 km · 7,146 nm
16h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,223 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 35m 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
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, 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 BMI
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 BMI from CEI?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 8,223 miles (13,234 km, 7,146 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Bloomington and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 12 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to CEI?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on BMI–CEI that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.