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Flights from Sydney to Chiang Rai
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Chiang Rai. 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
Sydney to Chiang Rai at a glance
Fastest journey12h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Singapore
Best ways to fly from Sydney to Chiang Rai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SYD Bangkok (BKK) CEI
Leg 1: Qantas, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet
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
- -4hChiang Rai vs Sydney
- Currency in Chiang Rai
- THB
- Airports
- SYD → CEI
Flights from Sydney to Chiang Rai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Chiang Rai?
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 Sydney to Chiang Rai?
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 Sydney and Chiang Rai?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK) and Singapore (SIN). Qantas flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Chiang Rai?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Chiang Rai: Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 4 hours behind Sydney.
