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TOA to CEI: distance & flight time
Torrance (Zamperini Field) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
7,951 mi
12,796 km · 6,909 nm
16h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,951 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 3m 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
- TOA — Zamperini Field · Torrance, 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 TOA
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 TOA from CEI?
The flight distance from Torrance (TOA) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 7,951 miles (12,796 km, 6,909 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TOA to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 3m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from TOA to CEI?
Nonstop service on TOA–CEI depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 3m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Torrance and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 14 hours ahead of Torrance.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TOA to CEI?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on TOA–CEI that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some TOA to CEI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain TOA–CEI tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.