CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,258 km
9,481 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
15,258 km
9,481 mi / 8,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Cancun
Heading
349°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CUN LXG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code CUN LXG
ICAO Code MMUN VLLN
City Cancun Luang Namtha
Country Mexico Laos
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 22 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 20.970000, 101.400000

Cancun (CUN) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 15,258 kilometers (9,481 miles / 8,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 Mexico 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 15:40 in Cancun, it's 03:40 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,946 feet between the two airports. Luang Namtha Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 11° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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