The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos is 9,200 kilometers (5,716 miles / 4,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Kingdom 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 10:42 in London, it's 17:42 in Sam Neua Airport. With a 7-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 3,198 feet between the two airports. Sam Neua Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 323° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sam Neua Airport (NEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.