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ILN to CEI: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
8,327 mi
13,401 km · 7,236 nm
16h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,327 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 48m 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
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, 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 ILN
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 ILN from CEI?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 8,327 miles (13,401 km, 7,236 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 48m 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 Wilmington and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 11 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to CEI?
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