ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,074 km
6,881 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
11,074 km
6,881 mi / 5,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC LPQ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code ACC LPQ
ICAO Code DGAA VLLB
City Accra Luang Phabang
Country Ghana Laos
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 205 ft 955 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 19.900000, 102.160000

Accra (ACC) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 11,074 kilometers (6,881 miles / 5,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Ghana 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 20:08 in Accra, it's 03:08 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 Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 280° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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