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PTK to CEI: distance & flight time
Pontiac (Oakland County International Airport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
8,105 mi
13,044 km · 7,043 nm
16h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,105 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 22m 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
- PTK — Oakland County International Airport · Pontiac, 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 PTK
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 PTK from CEI?
The flight distance from Pontiac (PTK) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 8,105 miles (13,044 km, 7,043 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PTK to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 22m 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 Pontiac and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 11 hours ahead of Pontiac.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PTK to CEI?
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