DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
7,499 km
4,660 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
7,499 km
4,660 mi / 4,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR LPQ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code DAR LPQ
ICAO Code HTDA VLLB
City Dar es Salaam Luang Phabang
Country Tanzania Laos
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 182 ft 955 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 19.900000, 102.160000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 7,499 kilometers (4,660 miles / 4,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:31 in Dar es Salaam, it's 05:31 in Luang Phabang. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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