LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
13,057 km
8,113 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
13,057 km
8,113 mi / 7,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

LPQ ORD
Airport Name Luang Phabang International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LPQ ORD
ICAO Code VLLB KORD
City Luang Phabang Chicago
Country Laos United States
Timezone Asia/Vientiane America/Chicago
Elevation 955 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 19.900000, 102.160000 41.980000, -87.910000

Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 13,057 kilometers (8,113 miles / 7,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:49 in Luang Phabang, it's 23:49 in Chicago. With a 13-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 Chicago (ORD) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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