# Distance from Accra (ACC) to Luang Namtha (LXG)

> 10,976 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,976 km / 6,820 mi / 5,926 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 68° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 279° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Ghana) → Laos
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 18:42 in Accra, it's 01:42 in Luang Namtha)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,763 ft (LXG is higher than ACC)

## Airports

### [Kotoka International Airport (ACC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acc-accra-kotoka-international-airport/1ef266de-b714-6a9c-9234-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Accra, Ghana
- ICAO: DGAA
- Timezone: Africa/Accra
- Coordinates: 5.610000, -0.170000
- Elevation: 205 ft

### [Luang Namtha Airport (LXG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lxg-luang-namtha-luang-namtha-airport/1ef266df-f27f-6478-9a2c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Luang Namtha, Laos
- ICAO: VLLN
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates: 20.970000, 101.400000
- Elevation: 1,968 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:42 in Accra, it's 01:42 in Luang Namtha.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kotoka International Airport (ACC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acc-accra-kotoka-international-airport/1ef266de-b714-6a9c-9234-06bb2780ed98)
- [Luang Namtha Airport (LXG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lxg-luang-namtha-luang-namtha-airport/1ef266df-f27f-6478-9a2c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)