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KKC to CGX: distance & flight time
Khon Kaen (Khon Kaen Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport)
8,353 mi
13,442 km · 7,258 nm
16h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,353 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 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 set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KKC — Khon Kaen Airport · Khon Kaen, Thailand
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KKC
- UTH · Udon Thani Airport64 mi away
- ROI · Roi Et Airport70 mi away
- BFV · Buri Ram Airport91 mi away
- LOE · Loei Airport97 mi away
Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KKC from CGX?
The flight distance from Khon Kaen (KKC) to Chicago (CGX) is 8,353 miles (13,442 km, 7,258 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KKC to CGX?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 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 Khon Kaen and Chicago?
Chicago is 12 hours behind Khon Kaen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KKC to CGX?
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