AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,022 km
6,227 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
10,022 km
6,227 mi / 5,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL LXG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code AKL LXG
ICAO Code NZAA VLLN
City Auckland Luang Namtha
Country New Zealand Laos
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 23 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 20.970000, 101.400000

Auckland (AKL) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 10,022 kilometers (6,227 miles / 5,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:03 in Auckland, it's 09:03 in Luang Namtha. With a 6-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 1,945 feet between the two airports. Luang Namtha Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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