ATL
Atlanta
United States
13,911 km
8,644 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
13,911 km
8,644 mi / 7,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

ATL LXG
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code ATL LXG
ICAO Code KATL VLLN
City Atlanta Luang Namtha
Country United States Laos
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 1,026 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 20.970000, 101.400000

Atlanta (ATL) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 13,911 kilometers (8,644 miles / 7,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 United States with Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Atlanta, it's 14:37 in Luang Namtha. With a 12-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 Namtha (LXG) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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