Distance from Chiang Mai to Cairns

The distance between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Cairns, Australia is 6,468 kilometers (4,019 miles).

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

From Chiang Mai to Cairns, the straight-line distance is 6,468 kilometers, heading southeast. Chiang Mai is situated at an altitude of 313 meters above sea level, while Cairns is at only 7 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 10-12 hours
Jet fighter 6-8 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Bangkok

Coordinates: 18.7904° N 98.9847° E

Elevation: 313 m (1,027 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
  • Lampang Airport (LPT)
  • Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY)
  • Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN)
  • Phrae Airport (PRH)
Cairns, Australia

Local time:

Time Zone: Australia/Brisbane

Coordinates: 16.9237° S 145.7661° E

Elevation: 7 m (23 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Cairns International Airport (CNS)
  • Mareeba Airport (MRG)
  • Innisfail Airport (IFL)
  • Cooktown Airport (CTN)
  • Palm Island Airport (PMK)

Other distances from Chiang Mai

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chiang Mai to Bangkok 580 km
From Chiang Mai to Samut Prakan 600 km
From Chiang Mai to Hat Yai 1,313 km
From Chiang Mai to Pak Kret 563 km
From Chiang Mai to Phra Pradaeng 592 km

Other distances from Cairns

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Cairns to Sydney 1,954 km
From Cairns to Melbourne 2,316 km
From Cairns to Brisbane 1,386 km
From Cairns to Perth 3,442 km
From Cairns to Canberra 2,061 km

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