There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu by plane or car
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Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu is to drive which costs $330 - $490 and takes 42h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $260 - $1,300.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Kathmandu is 1725 km. The road distance is 2629.5 km.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Kathmandu is 1h 15m behind Chiang Rai. It is currently 7:54 PM in Chiang Rai and 6:39 PM in Kathmandu.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Kathmandu is 2629 km. It takes approximately 42h 25m to drive from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu.
There are 1625+ hotels available in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Kathmandu, Nepal?
Thai Airways International flies from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) twice daily.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
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