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CMI to XKH: distance & flight time
Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) → Phon Savan (Xieng Khouang Airport)
8,261 mi
13,295 km · 7,179 nm
16h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,261 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 40m 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
- CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport · Champaign, 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 CMI
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 CMI from XKH?
The flight distance from Champaign (CMI) to Phon Savan (XKH) is 8,261 miles (13,295 km, 7,179 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMI to XKH?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 40m 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 Champaign and Phon Savan?
Phon Savan is 12 hours ahead of Champaign.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMI to XKH?
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