BOG
Bogota
Colombia
17,250 km
10,719 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
17,250 km
10,719 mi / 9,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bogota
Heading
north

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BOG LPQ
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code BOG LPQ
ICAO Code SKBO VLLB
City Bogota Luang Phabang
Country Colombia Laos
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 8,361 ft 955 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 19.900000, 102.160000

Bogota (BOG) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 17,250 kilometers (10,719 miles / 9,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:40 in Bogota, it's 09:40 in Luang Phabang. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,406 feet between the two airports. Luang Phabang International Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 351° (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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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