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IAD to CEI: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
8,364 mi
13,460 km · 7,268 nm
16h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,364 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 52m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, 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 IAD
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 IAD from CEI?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 8,364 miles (13,460 km, 7,268 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 52m 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 Washington and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 11 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to CEI?
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