LAS
Las Vegas
United States
12,657 km
7,865 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
12,657 km
7,865 mi / 6,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAS LPQ
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code LAS LPQ
ICAO Code KLAS VLLB
City Las Vegas Luang Phabang
Country United States Laos
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 2,181 ft 955 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 19.900000, 102.160000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 12,657 kilometers (7,865 miles / 6,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United States 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 01:50 in Las Vegas, it's 16:50 in Luang Phabang. With a 15-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 1,226 feet between the two airports. Luang Phabang International Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 32° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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