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RME to CEI: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
8,061 mi
12,973 km · 7,005 nm
16h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,061 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 16m 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
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, 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 RME
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 RME from CEI?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 8,061 miles (12,973 km, 7,005 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 16m 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 Rome and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 11 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to CEI?
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