LIM
Lima
Peru
19,007 km
11,811 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
19,007 km
11,811 mi / 10,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Lima
Heading
north

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LIM LXG
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code LIM LXG
ICAO Code SPJC VLLN
City Lima Luang Namtha
Country Peru Laos
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 113 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 20.970000, 101.400000

Lima (LIM) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 19,007 kilometers (11,811 miles / 10,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:55 in Lima, it's 05:55 in Luang Namtha. With a 12-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 1,855 feet between the two airports. Luang Namtha Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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