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LYS to CEI: distance & flight time

Lyon (Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)

5,464 mi
8,794 km · 4,748 nm
11h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

5,464 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 11m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is LYS from CEI?

The flight distance from Lyon (LYS) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 5,464 miles (8,794 km, 4,748 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LYS to CEI?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 11m 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 Lyon and Chiang Rai?

Chiang Rai is 5 hours ahead of Lyon.

What is the cheapest way to fly from LYS to CEI?

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