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MKL to CEI: distance & flight time
Jackson (McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
8,556 mi
13,769 km · 7,435 nm
17h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,556 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 15m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MKL — McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport · Jackson, 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.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near MKL
- NQA · Millington-Memphis Airport56 mi away
- BYH · Arkansas International Airport63 mi away
- OLV · Olive Branch Airport65 mi away
- MEM · Memphis International Airport71 mi away
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 MKL from CEI?
The flight distance from Jackson (MKL) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 8,556 miles (13,769 km, 7,435 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MKL to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 15m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MKL to CEI?
Nonstop service on MKL–CEI depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 17h 15m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 13 hours ahead of Jackson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MKL to CEI?
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Why are some MKL to CEI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MKL–CEI tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.