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DIG to CEI: distance & flight time

Shangri-La (Diqing Airport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)

542 mi
872 km · 471 nm
1h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details

542 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 39m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is DIG from CEI?

The flight distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 542 miles (872 km, 471 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from DIG to CEI?

A nonstop flight takes about 1h 39m 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 Shangri-La and Chiang Rai?

Chiang Rai is 1 hour behind Shangri-La.

What is the cheapest way to fly from DIG to CEI?

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