Chiang Rai International Airport
Chiang Rai · ThailandICAO VTCT
Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) is an airport serving Chiang Rai, Thailand, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 19° 57' 8.3" N, 99° 52' 58.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet (390 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 12 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Bangkok (GMT+7).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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Airlines Operating at CEI
12 active airlines serving Chiang Rai International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Chiang Rai International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachileik Airport | THL | Tachilek | Burma | 59 km |
| Ban Huoeisay Airport | HOE | Huay Xai | Laos | 67 km |
| Kengtung Airport | KET | Kengtung | Burma | 152 km |
| Mae Hong Son Airport | PYY | Pai | Thailand | 165 km |
| Nan Airport | NNT | Nan | Thailand | 158 km |
| Lampang Airport | LPT | Lampang | Thailand | 190 km |
| Phrae Airport | PRH | Phrae | Thailand | 204 km |
| Chiang Mai International Airport | CNX | Chiang Mai | Thailand | 163 km |
Other Airports in Thailand
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 19° 57' 8.3" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 99° 52' 58.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 19.952299
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 99.882896
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- UTC Offset
- GMT+7
- Current Local Time
- 11:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,280 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 390 m
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