GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,872 km
5,513 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
8,872 km
5,513 mi / 4,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
72°
east northeast

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GVA LPQ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code GVA LPQ
ICAO Code LSGG VLLB
City Geneva Luang Phabang
Country Switzerland Laos
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 1,411 ft 955 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 19.900000, 102.160000

Geneva (GVA) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 8,872 kilometers (5,513 miles / 4,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Switzerland 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 03:16 in Geneva, it's 09:16 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 Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 316° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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