Distance From Kriel Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport

The distance from Kriel Airport () to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is 5617 miles or 9040 kilometers or 4878 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kriel ( South Africa ) to Chiang Mai ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kriel and Chiang Mai takes around 12 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kriel Airport, Kriel, South Africa to Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiang Mai, Thailand is 12 hours 54 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - CNX

Kilometers		9040 km
Statute Miles		5617 miles
Nautical Miles		4878 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 54 minutes

Kriel Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport Flight Route Map - to CNX Flight Path

Location of Kriel Airport & Chiang Mai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kriel to Chiang Mai nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kriel, South Africa and Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CNX

Time difference between Kriel (South Africa) and Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 5 Hours.
Chiang Mai time is 5 Hours ahead of Kriel.

Location	Local Time
Kriel (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 02:56:02 SAST
Chiang Mai (Thailand)	2025-12-15, 07:56:02 +07

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kriel Airport ( / FAKL) Kriel, South Africa

Destination

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX / VTCC) Chiang Mai, Thailand