Distance From San Francisco International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, SFO - CNX Distance

The distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is 7705 miles or 12400 kilometers or 6691 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 San Francisco ( United States ) to Chiang Mai ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Chiang Mai takes around 17 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States to Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiang Mai, Thailand is 17 hours 42 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 • SFO - CNX

Kilometers		12400 km
Statute Miles		7705 miles
Nautical Miles		6691 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 42 minutes

San Francisco International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport Flight Route Map - SFO to CNX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Francisco, United States and Chiang Mai, Thailand. .

Nonstop flight route between San Francisco, United States and Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SFO - CNX

Time difference between San Francisco (United States) and Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 14 Hours.
Chiang Mai time is 14 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (United States)	2026-08-03, 22:53:56 PDT
Chiang Mai (Thailand)	2026-08-04, 12:53:56 +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

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States

Destination

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