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STP to CEI: distance & flight time
St. Paul (St Paul Downtown Holman Field) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
7,880 mi
12,682 km · 6,848 nm
15h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,880 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 55m 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
- STP — St Paul Downtown Holman Field · St. Paul, 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 STP
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 STP from CEI?
The flight distance from St. Paul (STP) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 7,880 miles (12,682 km, 6,848 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from STP to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 55m 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 St. Paul and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 12 hours ahead of St. Paul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from STP to CEI?
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