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SAT to CEI: distance & flight time
San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
8,806 mi
14,172 km · 7,652 nm
17h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,806 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 44m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAT — San Antonio International Airport · San Antonio, 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 SAT
- RND · Randolph Air Force Base11 mi away
- SKF · Lackland Air Force Base12 mi away
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport14 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport66 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 SAT from CEI?
The flight distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 8,806 miles (14,172 km, 7,652 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAT to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 44m 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 San Antonio and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 12 hours ahead of San Antonio.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAT to CEI?
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