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SJC to CEI: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
7,633 mi
12,284 km · 6,633 nm
15h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,633 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 26m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC
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 SJC from CEI?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 7,633 miles (12,284 km, 6,633 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 26m 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 Jose and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 14 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to CEI?
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