LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,120 km
5,667 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
9,120 km
5,667 mi / 4,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/London
Heading
68°
east northeast

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LGW LPQ
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code LGW LPQ
ICAO Code EGKK VLLB
City London Luang Phabang
Country United Kingdom Laos
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 202 ft 955 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 19.900000, 102.160000

London (LGW) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 9,120 kilometers (5,667 miles / 4,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Kingdom 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 07:36 in London, it's 14:36 in Luang Phabang. With a 7-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 London (LGW) follows a heading of 322° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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