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Flights from Chiang Rai to Sydney

There are no direct flights from Chiang Rai to Sydney. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Singapore, about 12h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 12h 47m
CEISYDBKK

Chiang Rai to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey12h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Chiang Rai to Sydney

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CEI Bangkok (BKK) SYD
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet · Leg 2: Qantas, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 47m
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CEI Singapore (SIN) SYD
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Qantas, Scoot, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 01m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,082 km5,019 miles
Journey time
12h 47mestimate
Time difference
+4hSydney vs Chiang Rai
Currency in Sydney
AUD
Airports
CEI → SYD

Flights from Chiang Rai to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chiang Rai to Sydney?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok and Singapore. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chiang Rai to Sydney?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,082 km.
Where do you change planes between Chiang Rai and Sydney?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK) and Singapore (SIN). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chiang Rai and Sydney?
Chiang Rai: Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Sydney?
Sydney is 4 hours ahead of Chiang Rai.

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