ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,816 km
4,235 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
6,816 km
4,235 mi / 3,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD LXG
Airport Name Bole International Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code ADD LXG
ICAO Code HAAB VLLN
City Addis Ababa Luang Namtha
Country Ethiopia Laos
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 20.970000, 101.400000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 6,816 kilometers (4,235 miles / 3,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia 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 19:53 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:53 in Luang Namtha. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,662 feet between the two airports. Luang Namtha Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 269° (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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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