ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,475 km
7,130 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
11,475 km
7,130 mi / 6,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
68°
east northeast

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ABJ LPQ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code ABJ LPQ
ICAO Code DIAP VLLB
City Abidjan Luang Phabang
Country Ivory Coast Laos
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 21 ft 955 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 19.900000, 102.160000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 11,475 kilometers (7,130 miles / 6,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:35 in Abidjan, it's 14:35 in Luang Phabang. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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