CEI to DMK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is 676 km (420 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (DMK to CEI).
How far is it from Chiang Rai to Bangkok?
The great-circle distance between Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is 676 km (420 mi, 365 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CEI to DMK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DMK is roughly south of CEI.
How is the CEI to DMK route written in code?
The pair is written CEI-DMK in IATA codes and VTCT-VTBD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport is CEI (VTCT), Don Mueang International Airport is DMK (VTBD).
| CEI | DMK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport | Don Mueang International Airport |
| ICAO code | VTCT | VTBD |
| Country | Thailand | Thailand |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft | 9 ft |
| Rank by connections | #863 | #244 |
Both ICAO codes start with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DMK sits 1,271 ft (387 m) lower than CEI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CEI to DMK
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD | Nok Air | NOK | Nok Air | Active |
| FD | Thai AirAsia | AIQ | Thai Asia | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chiang Rai from Bangkok?
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are 676 km (420 mi, 365 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CEI to DMK?
A typical nonstop flight between CEI and DMK takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DMK from CEI?
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) lies roughly south of Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).
Which airlines fly CEI to DMK?
2 airlines appear on the CEI-DMK route in the open dataset, including Nok Air, Thai AirAsia.
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