GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,732 km
5,426 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
8,732 km
5,426 mi / 4,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GVA LXG
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code GVA LXG
ICAO Code LSGG VLLN
City Geneva Luang Namtha
Country Switzerland Laos
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 20.970000, 101.400000

Geneva (GVA) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 8,732 kilometers (5,426 miles / 4,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:38 in Geneva, it's 07:38 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.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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