LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
14,667 km
9,114 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
14,667 km
9,114 mi / 7,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

LPQ TPA
Airport Name Luang Phabang International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code LPQ TPA
ICAO Code VLLB KTPA
City Luang Phabang Tampa
Country Laos United States
Timezone Asia/Vientiane America/New_York
Elevation 955 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 19.900000, 102.160000 27.980000, -82.530000

Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 14,667 kilometers (9,114 miles / 7,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:36 in Luang Phabang, it's 09:36 in Tampa. 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.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 354° (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 Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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