LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
12,401 km
7,705 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
12,401 km
7,705 mi / 6,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LPQ SLC
Airport Name Luang Phabang International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code LPQ SLC
ICAO Code VLLB KSLC
City Luang Phabang Salt Lake City
Country Laos United States
Timezone Asia/Vientiane America/Denver
Elevation 955 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 19.900000, 102.160000 40.790000, -111.980000

Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,401 kilometers (7,705 miles / 6,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 06:24 in Luang Phabang, it's 16:24 in Salt Lake City. With a 14-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 3,276 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Luang Phabang International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 325° (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 Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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