Flying from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Chiang Mai 13 hours ahead of Kansas City.
Your MCI to CNX flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI is located at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
78% of flights that leave from Kansas City International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Kansas City International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Kansas City. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MCI:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
If you're coming in on a late Kansas City International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CNX:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chiang Mai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz to explore Chiang Mai and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from Kansas City International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is June, while January is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Kansas City International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from MCI to CNX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chiang Mai. Around 434 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
Lampang is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. No trip is complete without seeing Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.
