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BRL to CEI: distance & flight time
Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
8,181 mi
13,166 km · 7,109 nm
16h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,181 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 30m 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
- BRL — Southeast Iowa Regional Airport · Burlington, 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 BRL
- EOK · Keokuk Municipal Airport27 mi away
- GBG · Galesburg Municipal Airport38 mi away
- MLI · Quad City International Airport56 mi away
- UIN · Quincy Regional Baldwin Field58 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 BRL from CEI?
The flight distance from Burlington (BRL) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 8,181 miles (13,166 km, 7,109 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BRL to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 30m 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 BRL to CEI?
Nonstop service on BRL–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 16h 30m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Burlington and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 12 hours ahead of Burlington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BRL to CEI?
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Why are some BRL to CEI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BRL–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.