LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
11,384 km
7,074 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
11,384 km
7,074 mi / 6,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LXG PDX
Airport Name Luang Namtha Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code LXG PDX
ICAO Code VLLN KPDX
City Luang Namtha Portland
Country Laos United States
Timezone Asia/Vientiane America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,968 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 20.970000, 101.400000 45.590000, -122.600000

Luang Namtha (LXG) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 11,384 kilometers (7,074 miles / 6,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 19:39 in Luang Namtha, it's 04:39 in Portland. With a 15-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 1,937 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Luang Namtha Airport.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Luang Namtha (LXG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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