ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,375 km
7,068 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
11,375 km
7,068 mi / 6,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
67°
east northeast

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ABJ LXG
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code ABJ LXG
ICAO Code DIAP VLLN
City Abidjan Luang Namtha
Country Ivory Coast Laos
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 21 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 20.970000, 101.400000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 11,375 kilometers (7,068 miles / 6,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Ivory Coast with Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:15 in Abidjan, it's 00:15 in Luang Namtha. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,947 feet between the two airports. Luang Namtha Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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