Distance From Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, CEI - BPN Distance

The distance from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 1865 miles or 3002 kilometers or 1620 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 Chiang Rai ( Thailand ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chiang Rai and Balikpapan takes around 4 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport, Chiang Rai, Thailand to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 4 hours 17 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 • CEI - BPN

Kilometers		3002 km
Statute Miles		1865 miles
Nautical Miles		1620 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 17 minutes

Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - CEI to BPN Flight Path

Location of Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport & Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CEI - BPN

Time difference between Chiang Rai (Thailand) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 1 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 1 Hours ahead of Chiang Rai.

Location	Local Time
Chiang Rai (Thailand)	2026-01-29, 11:30:22 +07
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-01-29, 12:30:22 WITA

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

Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI / VTCT) Chiang Rai, Thailand

Destination

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN / WALL) Balikpapan, Indonesia