LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
9,062 km
5,631 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,062 km
5,631 mi / 4,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
322°
northwest

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LPQ STN
Airport Name Luang Phabang International Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code LPQ STN
ICAO Code VLLB EGSS
City Luang Phabang London
Country Laos United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Europe/London
Elevation 955 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 19.900000, 102.160000 51.880000, 0.240000

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

The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,062 kilometers (5,631 miles / 4,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:21 in Luang Phabang, it's 11:21 in London. 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 London (STN) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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