# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Luang Namtha (LXG)

> 14,073 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,073 km / 8,745 mi / 7,599 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 340° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 18° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Laos
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 17:38 in Houston, it's 05:38 in Luang Namtha)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,872 ft (LXG is higher than IAH)

## Airports

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Luang Namtha Airport (LXG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lxg-luang-namtha-luang-namtha-airport/1ef266df-f27f-6478-9a2c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Luang Namtha, Laos
- ICAO: VLLN
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates: 20.970000, 101.400000
- Elevation: 1,968 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:38 in Houston, it's 05:38 in Luang Namtha.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Luang Namtha Airport (LXG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lxg-luang-namtha-luang-namtha-airport/1ef266df-f27f-6478-9a2c-06bb2780ed98)
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