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JRA to CEI: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
8,224 mi
13,235 km · 7,146 nm
16h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,224 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 36m 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
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, 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 JRA
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 JRA from CEI?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 8,224 miles (13,235 km, 7,146 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 36m 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 New York and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 11 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to CEI?
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