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Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport is an international airport serving Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai Province), Thailand. Its IATA code is CEI and its ICAO code is VTCT. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- CEI
- ICAO code
- VTCT
- City
- Chiang Rai
- Region / province
- Chiang Rai Province
- Country / territory
- Thailand
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 19.9523° N, 99.8829° E
- Elevation
- 390 m (1,280 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,000 m9,843 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
981 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
633 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
1,248 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 163.050 MHz |
| ATIS | 927.700 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 0.700 MHz |
| TWR . | 1.000 MHz |
Air freight to and from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Chiang Rai through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Thailand
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chiang Mai International Airport | CNX | 163 km |
| Udon Thani International Airport | UTH | 418 km |
| Don Mueang International Airport | DMK | 676 km |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | BKK | 703 km |
| U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport | UTP | 817 km |
| Samui International Airport | USM | 1,157 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport?
The IATA code of Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport is CEI and its ICAO code is VTCT. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport located?
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport is in Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, at coordinates 19.9523° N, 99.8829° E and an elevation of 390 m (1,280 ft).
How far is Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 1,248 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 633 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 981 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 2 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport?
The longest runway at Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.