LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
11,124 km
6,912 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,124 km
6,912 mi / 6,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LPQ YVR
Airport Name Luang Phabang International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code LPQ YVR
ICAO Code VLLB CYVR
City Luang Phabang Richmond
Country Laos Canada
Timezone Asia/Vientiane America/Vancouver
Elevation 955 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 19.900000, 102.160000 49.190000, -123.180000

Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,124 kilometers (6,912 miles / 6,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Canada. 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 16:45 in Luang Phabang, it's 01:45 in Richmond. 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.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 317° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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