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 fly which costs $210 - $650 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $210 - $650.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Kathmandu is 1725 km. The road distance is 2645.4 km.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Kathmandu is 1h 15m behind Chiang Rai. It is currently 4:22 AM in Chiang Rai and 3:07 AM in Kathmandu.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Kathmandu is 2645 km. It takes approximately 42h 1m to drive from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu.
There are 1197+ hotels available in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Kathmandu, Nepal?
Thai Airways International, Nepal Airlines, and Thai Vietjet Air fly 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
- 9h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
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