DEN
Denver
United States
12,730 km
7,910 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
12,730 km
7,910 mi / 6,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
333°
north northwest

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DEN LXG
Airport Name Denver International Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code DEN LXG
ICAO Code KDEN VLLN
City Denver Luang Namtha
Country United States Laos
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 20.970000, 101.400000

Denver (DEN) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 12,730 kilometers (7,910 miles / 6,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 United States with Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:35 in Denver, it's 22:35 in Luang Namtha. With a 14-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 3,466 feet between the two airports. Luang Namtha Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 22° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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