ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,458 km
5,877 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
9,458 km
5,877 mi / 5,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG LPQ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code ALG LPQ
ICAO Code DAAG VLLB
City Algiers Luang Phabang
Country Algeria Laos
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 82 ft 955 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 19.900000, 102.160000

Algiers (ALG) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 9,458 kilometers (5,877 miles / 5,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Algeria 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 16:51 in Algiers, it's 22:51 in Luang Phabang. With a 6-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 Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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