AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,613 km
5,352 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
8,613 km
5,352 mi / 4,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AMS LXG
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code AMS LXG
ICAO Code EHAM VLLN
City Amsterdam Luang Namtha
Country Netherlands Laos
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Vientiane
Elevation -11 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 20.970000, 101.400000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 8,613 kilometers (5,352 miles / 4,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:57 in Amsterdam, it's 06:57 in Luang Namtha. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,979 feet between the two airports. Luang Namtha Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 322° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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