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GLS to CNX: distance & flight time
Galveston (Scholes International At Galveston Airport) → Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport)
8,993 mi
14,472 km · 7,814 nm
18h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,993 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 6m 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
- GLS — Scholes International At Galveston Airport · Galveston, United States
- CNX — Chiang Mai International Airport · Chiang Mai, Thailand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GLS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport57 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport30 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport36 mi away
- LJN · Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport38 mi away
Near CNX
- LPT · Lampang Airport49 mi away
- PYY · Mae Hong Son Airport54 mi away
- HGN · Mae Hong Son Airport74 mi away
- PRH · Phrae Airport90 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GLS from CNX?
The flight distance from Galveston (GLS) to Chiang Mai (CNX) is 8,993 miles (14,472 km, 7,814 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GLS to CNX?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 6m 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 Galveston and Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is 12 hours ahead of Galveston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GLS to CNX?
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