KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,412 km
3,363 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
5,412 km
3,363 mi / 2,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI LXG
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code KWI LXG
ICAO Code OKKK VLLN
City Kuwait City Luang Namtha
Country Kuwait Laos
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 206 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 20.970000, 101.400000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 5,412 kilometers (3,363 miles / 2,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Kuwait with Laos. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:40 in Kuwait City, it's 07:40 in Luang Namtha. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,762 feet between the two airports. Luang Namtha Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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