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BMI to LPQ: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Luang Prabang (Luang Phabang International Airport)
8,205 mi
13,205 km · 7,130 nm
16h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,205 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 33m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- LPQ — Luang Phabang International Airport · Luang Prabang, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near LPQ
- ZBY · Sayaboury Airport54 mi away
- ODY · Oudomsay Airport55 mi away
- XKH · Xieng Khouang Airport72 mi away
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport89 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from LPQ?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 8,205 miles (13,205 km, 7,130 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to LPQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 33m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Bloomington and Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang is 12 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to LPQ?
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