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WGE to CEI: distance & flight time
Walgett (Walgett Airport) → Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport)
4,713 mi
7,585 km · 4,096 nm
9h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,713 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 42m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WGE — Walgett Airport · Walgett, Australia
- 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 WGE
- LHG · Lightning Ridge Airport41 mi away
- CNB · Coonamble Airport67 mi away
- BWQ · Brewarrina Airport78 mi away
- DRN · Dirranbandi Airport100 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 WGE from CEI?
The flight distance from Walgett (WGE) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 4,713 miles (7,585 km, 4,096 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WGE to CEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 42m 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 WGE to CEI?
Nonstop service on WGE–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 9h 42m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Walgett and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 4 hours behind Walgett.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WGE to CEI?
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Why are some WGE to CEI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain WGE–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.