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CMI to NAK: distance & flight time
Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) → Nakhon Ratchasima (Nakhon Ratchasima Airport)
8,577 mi
13,803 km · 7,453 nm
17h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,577 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 17m 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
- CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport · Champaign, United States
- NAK — Nakhon Ratchasima Airport · Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CMI
Near NAK
- BFV · Buri Ram Airport66 mi away
- PXR · Surin Airport79 mi away
- KKC · Khon Kaen Airport109 mi away
- ROI · Roi Et Airport126 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CMI from NAK?
The flight distance from Champaign (CMI) to Nakhon Ratchasima (NAK) is 8,577 miles (13,803 km, 7,453 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMI to NAK?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 17m 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 Champaign and Nakhon Ratchasima?
Nakhon Ratchasima is 12 hours ahead of Champaign.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMI to NAK?
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