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Flight time from Chiang Mai to Chicago

About 16 hours and 30 minutes non-stop, 13,224 km (8,217 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time16h 30mnon-stop
Distance13,224 km8,217 miles · 7,140 nm
Time difference−13hChicago vs Chiang Mai
Local time now19:53 / 06:53Chiang Mai / Chicago

Estimate for a direct flight from Chiang Mai (CNX, Chiang Mai International) to Chicago (ORD, O’Hare). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from Chiang Mai to Chicago?

A non-stop flight from Chiang Mai to Chicago takes about 16 hours and 30 minutes. The two cities are 13,224 km (8,217 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Chiang Mai International (CNX) and O’Hare (ORD).

This is a long-haul route. If there is no direct flight on your dates, a connection through a hub usually adds 2–6 hours to the journey.

The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

Chicago is 13 hours behind Chiang Mai right now. A flight leaving Chiang Mai at 10:00 local time lands at about 13:30 local time in Chicago. With a 13h shift, expect some jet lag: as a rough guide the body adjusts by about an hour a day, and flying west (as on this trip) is usually easier than the other way.

Why arrival times look strange

Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.

How the flight time estimate works

In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Chiang Mai to Chicago?

A direct flight from Chiang Mai to Chicago takes about 16 hours and 30 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.

How far is Chicago from Chiang Mai?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Chiang Mai and Chicago is about 13,224 km, or 8,217 miles.

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Chicago?

Chicago is 13 hours behind Chiang Mai at the moment.

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