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HOU to CEI: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
8,864 mi
14,266 km · 7,703 nm
17h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,864 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 51m 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
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, 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 HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 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 HOU from CEI?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 8,864 miles (14,266 km, 7,703 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 51m 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 Houston and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 12 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to CEI?
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