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CGX to XKH: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Phon Savan (Xieng Khouang Airport)
8,145 mi
13,108 km · 7,078 nm
16h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,145 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 26m 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
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- XKH — Xieng Khouang Airport · Phon Savan, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Near XKH
- LPQ · Luang Phabang International Airport72 mi away
- NEU · Sam Neua Airport89 mi away
- ZBY · Sayaboury Airport96 mi away
- VTE · Wattay International Airport108 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGX from XKH?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Phon Savan (XKH) is 8,145 miles (13,108 km, 7,078 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to XKH?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 26m 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 Chicago and Phon Savan?
Phon Savan is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to XKH?
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