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IST to CNX: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport)
4,357 mi
7,011 km · 3,786 nm
9h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
4,357 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 1m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- 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 IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 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 IST from CNX?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Chiang Mai (CNX) is 4,357 miles (7,011 km, 3,786 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to CNX?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 1m 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 Istanbul and Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to CNX?
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