CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,776 km
1,725 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
2,776 km
1,725 mi / 1,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB LXG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code CMB LXG
ICAO Code VCBI VLLN
City Colombo Luang Namtha
Country Sri Lanka Laos
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 30 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 20.970000, 101.400000

Colombo (CMB) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 2,776 kilometers (1,725 miles / 1,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Laos. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:04 in Colombo, it's 03:34 in Luang Namtha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,938 feet between the two airports. Luang Namtha Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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