Flights to Chiang Mai
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Chiang Mai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lampang Airport (LPT, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiang Mai International Airport | CNX | 4 km (2 mi) | 11,155 ft | 1,036 ft |
| Lampang Airport (regional) | LPT | 80 km (50 mi) | 6,465 ft | 811 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,155 ft, CNX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,036 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Chiang Mai
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiang Mai to Chongqing | China | 1,422 km (883 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Chiang Mai to Chengdu | China | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Chiang Mai to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,208 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Chiang Mai to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1,043 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Chiang Mai to Hanoi | Vietnam | 759 km (471 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Chiang Mai to Nanning | China | 1,068 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Chiang Mai to Kunming | China | 794 km (494 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Chiang Mai to Bangkok | Thailand | 583 km (362 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Chiang Mai to Kolkata | India | 1,181 km (734 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Chiang Mai to Guiyang | China | 1,174 km (730 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Chiang Mai to Yangon | Myanmar | 372 km (231 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Chiang Mai to Chattogram | Bangladesh | 843 km (524 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Chiang Mai to Haikou | China | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Chiang Mai to Gazipur | Bangladesh | 1,058 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Chiang Mai to Haiphong | Vietnam | 838 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Chiang Mai to Zunyi | China | 1,277 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Chiang Mai to Phnom Penh | Cambodia | 1,025 km (637 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Chiang Mai to Guilin | China | 1,370 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Chiang Mai to Zhaoqing | China | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Chiang Mai to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 1,218 km (757 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Chiang Mai to Khulna | Bangladesh | 1,076 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Chiang Mai to Liuzhou | China | 1,240 km (771 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Chiang Mai to Shanghai | China | 2,645 km (1,643 mi) | about 4 h 8 min |
| Chiang Mai to Guangzhou | China | 1,557 km (967 mi) | about 2 h 45 min |
| Chiang Mai to Shenzhen | China | 1,623 km (1,008 mi) | about 2 h 50 min |
| Chiang Mai to Lagos | Nigeria | 10,361 km (6,438 mi) | about 14 h 2 min |
| Chiang Mai to Wuhan | China | 2,022 km (1,256 mi) | about 3 h 21 min |
| Chiang Mai to Lahore | Pakistan | 2,846 km (1,769 mi) | about 4 h 24 min |
| Chiang Mai to Mumbai | India | 2,743 km (1,704 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Chiang Mai to Mexico City | Mexico | 15,328 km (9,525 mi) | about 20 h 24 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). The others, LPT, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CNX from Chiang Mai city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Chiang Mai on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.