CDG
Paris
France
9,023 km
5,606 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
9,023 km
5,606 mi / 4,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CDG LPQ
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code CDG LPQ
ICAO Code LFPG VLLB
City Paris Luang Phabang
Country France Laos
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 392 ft 955 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 19.900000, 102.160000

Paris (CDG) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 9,023 kilometers (5,606 miles / 4,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 France 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 00:45 in Paris, it's 06:45 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 Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 319° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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