CTU
Chengdu
China
1,099 km
683 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
1,099 km
683 mi / 593 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU LXG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code CTU LXG
ICAO Code ZUUU VLLN
City Chengdu Luang Namtha
Country China Laos
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 20.970000, 101.400000

Chengdu (CTU) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 1,099 kilometers (683 miles / 593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:35 in Chengdu, it's 00:35 in Luang Namtha.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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